Archived – Tonik Warisan Banjar

Starting date:

January 30, 2009

Posting date:

January 30, 2009

Type of communication:

Foreign Product Alert (FPA)

Subcategory:

Natural health products

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Important Safety Information, Undeclared Substance

Audience:

General Public

Identification number:

RA-12000774

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These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.

Source of alert

National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB), Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Product name

Tonik Warisan Banjar

Manufacturer / Place of origin

Perusahaan Jamu Warisan Banjar for Syarikat Senyum, Kampong Sri Ledong, Gua Musang

Product description

Tonik Warisan Banjar is promoted as a "traditional liquid preparation" that improves strength and energy, removes toxins and increases appetite. (No image is available for this product.)

Reason for warning

Following a report of an adverse reaction, the NPCB tested the product Tonik Warisan Banjar and found it contained undeclared dexamethasone.

Dexamethasone is a steroidal prescription drug used to treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and allergic reactions. It should only be taken under the supervision of health care practitioner.

Possible side effects

Side effects associated with dexamethasone include irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, stomach ulcer, blood disorders, skin, muscle and bone damage, and nervous system disorders.

What you should do

Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a health care professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of this product.

Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the product listed above in the Canadian marketplace.

Background

Drugs and natural health products that are authorized for sale in Canada will have either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. These numbers indicate that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.

As of the date of this posting, no adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of this product have been reported in Canada.

Report a health or safety concern

• Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
• Visit Health Canada's Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.

Media enquiries

Health Canada
613-957-2983

Public enquiries

613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709