The Ministry of Health and Community Protection warned of a device to check diabetes in the blood, entered the country illegally, in addition to a medical product used as a food supplement and a sexual tonic for men, because it is dangerous for patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes, in addition to withdrawing a drug that contains fungal infection, and another used for slimming that contains Undeclared information.
According to the ministry, it issued a circular to withdraw two operations from the method of measuring blood sugar (ACCU- CHK PERFORMA & ACCU-CHK ACTIVE STRIPS), which is produced by the company "Roche", where the company reported the existence of the two operations in the markets without importing them, and importing them through their authorized agent, the order Which may result in failure to guarantee safety conditions in importing, storing and distributing according to the approved laws, which in turn negatively affects the reading of blood glucose testing when used by patients.
The Ministry clarified that the two operations are ACCU-CHK PERFORMA STRIPS 50's (477870) and ACCU-CHK ACTIVE 50's (24697034), and therefore it recommended that the product be purchased through approved channels and reliable sources, and that these two operations should not be used, and all pharmacies should stop dispensing them, and the approved agent should work Necessary to withdraw.
In another circular, the ministry warned against using the black storm tablets, a dietary supplement and a sexual stimulant for men, because it contains an unspoken medicinal substance, (Sildenafil), which may cause a sharp drop in blood pressure that may reach a dangerous level, and it can form A high risk to patients with heart disease, diabetes, or high levels of fat, especially those who take medicines containing nitrates.
The Ministry confirmed that this product is not registered with its drug administration, and all health care practitioners should take the necessary measures to withdraw the product from the market and prevent its circulation or import if it is available to them.