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26/08/2008 Potentially Toxic Chinese Remedies
A man who had been taking a Chinese remedy for oral ulcers was diagnosed with severe lead poisoning. The medicine was discovered to contain 46 to 74% lead.
Lead poisoning can cause toxicity to the brain, liver, heart and kidneys.
Consumers are warned against taking medicines not prescribed by a health professional. Products can carry the risk of adulterants, and are also sometimes labelled incorrectly, or in another language.
If you suspect lead poisoning, see your doctor for a blood lead level as soon as possible.
Return to News Archive Index Lead poisoning can cause toxicity to the brain, liver, heart and kidneys.
Consumers are warned against taking medicines not prescribed by a health professional. Products can carry the risk of adulterants, and are also sometimes labelled incorrectly, or in another language.
If you suspect lead poisoning, see your doctor for a blood lead level as soon as possible.
