sábado, 11 de abril de 2015

Drug Information Update - FDA continues to warn consumers not to use Eu Yan Sang (Hong Kong) Ltd.’s “Bo Ying compound"

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Latest warning comes after elevated levels of lead were found in the product in Maryland

The FDA is working with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and other states to continue to warn consumers and caregivers not to use Eu Yan Sang (Hong Kong) Ltd.’s “Bo Ying compound” because of the possible lead poisoning risk associated with the product. This reminder comes after the Maryland’s DHMH found elevated levels of lead in these products.
The powdered product is marketed in retail outlets and online for use in infants and children for treatment of a variety of conditions including influenza, fever, sneezing, and nasal discharge. The product is labeled in Chinese and English.
Parents and caregivers are advised to not purchase or use “Bo Ying compound.” Anyone using this product or providing it to a child should immediately consult a health care professional.
For more information, please visit: Bo Ying compound

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