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Title : HSA, police seize illegal product 'Power 1 Walnut' in drug raid
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Date : 14 February 2008 2056 hrs (SST)
URL : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/328850/1/.html

SINGAPORE : The Health Sciences Authority (HSA), together with the police, have seized some 36,000 illegal sexual enhancement pills in a raid at Desker Road on Wednesday evening.

They included 'Power 1 Walnut', which has so far caused six people to develop very low blood sugar levels - a condition known as hypoglycaemia.

One of them is critically ill and under close observation in a hospital. Another five cases are pending confirmation.

If untreated in time, hypoglycaemia could lead to unconsciousness, seizures and sometimes death.

'Power 1 Walnut' contains two potent ingredients - glibenclamide and sildenafil. These are prescription medicines used for treating diabetes and impotency respectively.

Anyone found selling products containing these drugs may be fined a maximum of S$10,000 and jailed for up to two years under the Poisons Act. - CNA /ls



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