HSA warns against use of health supplement, causing elderly woman to develop Cushing’s syndrome

HSA warns against use of health supplement, causing elderly woman to develop Cushing’s syndrome

POTENT MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS FOUND An analysis by HSA detected Gu Jie Ling contained dexamethasone (steroid) and cetirizine (antihistamine) – both potent medicinal ingredients.  The authority said that dexamethasone is a potent steroid that is “usually prescribed for inflammatory conditions and should only be used under strict medical supervision”. “Long-term unsupervised use of steroids can cause … Read more