Bangkok, March 27 – The FDA confirms that artificial tears found bacteria. Internet sales information in Thailand could not be found.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found bacteria in two brands of artificial tears, EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, made in India. As a result, 3 people died, 8 people lost their sight, and 4 people had to have their eyes removed.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has inspected and found no registration of such products. And found no information about selling on the internet in Thailand.
The FDA has strict regulatory measures for imported products for sale in the country. and to closely monitor reports on the unsafe situation of pharmaceutical products in foreign countries
For the safe use of artificial tears Should be used according to the instructions of each form, such as daily artificial tears. must be used no later than 12-24 hours after opening or monthly Can be used for no more than 1 month after opening, etc., and should not be shared with others. because it can cause infection By instilling artificial tears, care must be taken that the tip of the tube does not touch the eyes or eyelashes. to prevent infection until the eyes become inflamed and if additional artificial tears and eye drops are required They should be used about 10 minutes apart. Important if there are abnormal symptoms such as irritation. have more dry eyes should see an ophthalmologist to find the cause and treat it in the next order
If consumers have questions about the safety of health products Inquiries or complaints can be made at the FDA hotline 1556 or via Line @FDAThai, Facebook: FDAThai or E-mail: 1556@fda.moph.go.th, PO Box 1556, Post Office, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province 11004. or the Provincial Public Health Office .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency