Hemohim a liver damage threat, says health department

2021-11-02 HKT 01:14
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Four women, aged between 42 and 72, suffered acute liver damage after taking the product.

Photo: Courtesy of the Department of Health

The Department of Health on Monday warned the public not to take an oral product called Hemohim, saying it can cause liver damage.

The department said the Hospital Authority had notified it on Friday of suspected poisoning cases, involving acute liver injury, in four women, aged between 42 and 72.

All had reported tea-coloured urine, jaundice, and vomiting between April and September. They were admitted to hospital and have since been discharged.

The women said they had taken Hemohim, thinking it would improve their health, with consumption ranging between about two weeks and six months.

The department collected two samples from the patients and the Government Laboratory on Monday confirmed the presence of methoxsalen in all samples collected.

A Department of Health spokesman said methoxsalen was considered a probable cause of liver injury. Other common side effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, depression and skin reaction to sunlight.

Methoxsalen - derived from the plant Ammi Majus, known commonly as Bishop's Weed or Queen Anne's lace - is a substance listed under the pharmacy and poison regulations. It can be used to treat diseases such as psoriasis and vitiligo.

The department said it was investigating the source of the product and would take enforcement action when necessary.

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This post has been edited by coolcity888: Nov 13 2021, 10:05 AM

what is that product??

This.



Lazada got sell.

Why people flocking to buy? You got sakit you see dr dulu and do blood test etc then only consume necessary ubat. If you generally no sakit kenapa nak beli?

Because got korea word and influence by kpop ke? Or mlm people forcing you to buy?

I won’t touch any products that try to hardsell 9 9 with their cults.

This is not ubat lah. Hemohim is like supplement from a mlm company called Atomy from Korea. It is one of their hottest selling product. But now i am very sure might be recalled

Cukur halal..

Made in..... owai

Huhu banyak atomy agent around

TS the English word on the package says ATOM.
Same As ATOMY? Or fake China goods?

Never ever touch MLM products . Most are not tested and touted as health supplements by passing health authority approvals but members will make a claim tht it is a micacle cure all product.

other skin care, and supplement product sell like hot cake manyak pon takde KKM certificate.

You dare to test it out with your life?

Wats tat? Why take?

Good

I'm sick of friends doing Atomy and touting its products as the best thing since sliced bread

Even Timah can't damage liver in such a short period

and ppl say no harm taking supplements to top up potential deficiences from poor diet. Everyday balun dozens of pills for various specific needs will eventually destroy the liver, from combined reaction from a few rogue uncertified products.

Our body is not smartphone.. Cannot top up indefinitely just in case credit/data quota running low.

This post has been edited by alanyuppie: Nov 13 2021, 10:41 AM

regardless of the product benefit or harm, already a big red flag to allow agents with no medical qualifications to sell them. If want earn a living please dont harm others of create false hope. How these ppl sleep at nite?