Parents have been urged to return all immune boosters containing zinc and selenium to their pharmacist, as Sahpra says these ingredients can cause severe side effects.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued a critical warning to parents and health ...
South African parents are urged to scrutinise health supplements and baby products following a safety alert from SAHPRA about harmful ingredients.
The company, Zinplex, says it has requested the SAHPRA to provide it with scientific evidence, which the authority has not done.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is aware of health supplements for kids that contain banned substances.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has flagged products that contain a certain trace minerals used to treat colds and flus.
SAHPRA has issued a warning about popular children’s supplements marketed as immune boosters, after finding unsafe ingredients.
SAHPRA warns that some zinc-containing supplements marketed for children are not permitted and may pose health risks.