KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry Thursday reminded consumers to shun the banned traditional medicine "Kintop Kapsul" which contains the poisonous "sibutramine" substance.
"The substance can adversely affect blood pressure and the cardiovascular system," the Ministry said in a statement issued here Thursday.
It added that the medicine had failed the drug standard test and was banned by the National Drug Agency (Malaysia) on Aug 24.
The ministry also warned retailers of the severe consequences in selling the medicine.
Those caught in possession of the medicine can be prosecuted under the Drug and Cosmetics Control Regulation 1984.
First offenders are liable to a fine of up to RM25,000 or three years in jail or both. Repeat offenders are liable to RM50,000 fine or five years jail or both.
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