October 08, 2012

The Department of Health today ordered Yeung Ng Tong Medical Manufactory to recall two registered Chinese medicines.
 
They are Tiao Jing Bu Xue Pills (registration number: HKP-00782) and Yeung Ng Tong Tin Hee Pills (registration number: HKP-15616). Both products are used for relieving menstrual discomfort.
 
Two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diclofenac and indomethacin, were found in the products.
 
Users may develop complications like gastrointestinal ulcers, and products containing these drug ingredients are classified as Part I (Third Schedule) poisons under the Pharmacy & Poisons Ordinance (Cap. 138), and they can only be sold on a doctor's prescription.
 
Yeung Ng Tong has set up a telephone hotline (2557 2686) for enquiries.