SINGAPORE - The Health Sciences Authority has issued a warning to the public against consuming or purchasing three health products which contain potent medicinal ingredients, including steroids.They contain steroids, while antibiotic amoxicillin, diclofenac – an anti-inflammatory painkiller – and paracetamol were found in La Mu Cao capsules, HSA said on May 3.
In another incident, a woman in her 50s developed Cushing’s syndrome – a serious steroid-induced condition characterised by a round or “moon face” appearance – after taking Natural Herbs for two months for general wellbeing. The cream was promoted to relieve skin conditions such as eczema and claimed to contain natural ingredients.The agency has not detected the sale of this cream on local e-commerce platforms, but investigation is ongoing.