"Health and Community Protection" warns against dietary supplements

Dubai (Federation)

The Ministry of Health and Community Protection issued 9 flyers to warn against the use of dietary supplements based on Canadian health warnings because they contain only one prescription drug, Rauwolfia or Rauvolfia. Side effects, such as depression and shortness of breath, may not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

In addition to the drug Yohimbine administered under medical supervision only, it may pose a significant risk to patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney or liver.

The circulars included the withdrawal of such products from the markets and prevented the circulation and importation, if possible, of noting that all such products were not registered with the Department of Medicine of the Ministry of Health and Community protection.

They are sold through websites and social networking sites. The Ministry stated its concern to follow all the warnings and recommendations of pharmaceutical companies and international pharmaceutical companies as part of its efforts to put in place community protection systems against the dangers of counterfeiting and to ensure the prevention and safety of counterfeiters. patients and society. Its strategy was to build quality and safety systems for treatment, health and medicine, in line with international standards, and to enhance the safety and vigilance of pharmaceutical products.

The Department continues to monitor and control all pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical products and medical supplements and to continue to alert community members against the use of counterfeit products and to follow Ministry instructions to protect the health of Canadians. health of the community.

highlighting the efforts of specialized teams working with international organizations, pharmaceutical companies and factories to ensure the safety and health of the community, as part of its strategy to provide distinct regulatory and regulatory services to the health sector. the health. News from United Arab Emirates: Health and Community Protection warns against dietary supplements (translated from Al-Ittihad newspaper)
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