Traditional medicine as defined under the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984 refers to any product used in the practice of indigenous medicine in which the drug consist solely of one or more naturally occurring substances of a plant, animal or mineral, of parts thereof, in the un-extracted or crude extract form, and a homeopathic medicine.

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The use of Tranexamic Acid is to prevent and control excessive bleeding after undergoing a specific procedure or surgery; especially in patients who have high risks of bleeding. These are patients who are suffering from hemophilia; a kind of genetic disease that causes the sufferer to have blood clotting abnormality.

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Food supplement products are not regulated under Poison Act 1952. They are under control of Food Safety and Quality Division, Ministry of Health. The division monitors and takes action for any offense related to acts regulated by them. However, food or drink supplements which are known to be mixed with substances that are regulated under Poison Act 1952 will be monitored and controlled by Pharmacy Enforcement Division (PED), Ministry of Health. This division, on the other hand, will take necessary actions to any products manufacturer or importer who has offended the law.

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National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), Ministry of Health Malaysia is formerly known as the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB). Under the Control of Drug and Cosmetic Regulatory 1984, NPRA is the only regulatory agency in Malaysia that acts as the secretariat to the Drug Control Authority (DCA).

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Gelenggang leaves or Senna leaves are herbaceous shrubs with an average height of 1 to 1.5 metres. Cassia senna leaves (C. acutifolia Delile) and Cassia angustifolia Vahl are the scientific names for gelenggang leaves.

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Diarrhoea is a common global health problem affecting people all ages and genders. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), diarrhoea is one of identified causes of death among children below five years old. Most of the cases are secondary to severe dehydration from prolonged and poorly managed diarrhoea. Definition of …

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Formaldehyde is mainly used as preservative in hair product such as shampoo, in skin product such as lotion, deodorant and toiletries, and in eye products such as mascara. Besides, formaldehyde also can be used as a part of formulation in nail treatment such as nail hardener.

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Ingestion of oral tablets is one of the treatment methods that is most frequent and easy to implement. However, problems arise when a patient is unable to swallow solid food, which will also affect the intake of oral medicine.

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Information on the roles of the most common minerals in our body, the symptoms or health problems related to mineral deficiency, and the recommended daily values for the maintenance of good health.

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