Green chiretta has been registered as a generic home remedy, so it can be sold over-the-counter, to allow people to have easy access. But when the demand for this herbal medicine increased, there was a problem of drug shortages, allowing some manufacturers to take advantage and make fake labels, produce substandard drugs, or overcharge for the herb. fah talai jone
“Some brands of green chiretta do not contain information on andrographolide content. Some labels or information in brochures or social media contain misleading information, deliberately deceitful, or plain ignorance of the manufacturers. Moreover, some brands avoid regulations by registering the product as a dietary supplement, or other types of non-drug product, and often does not contain green chiretta. Asst.Prof. Dr. Soontree Chaisamritchok, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University detailed the problems with green chiretta labels often found in the market.
“When buying green chiretta, consumers must check the product label for the correct amount of andrographolide suitable for consumption. More importantly, look for the FDA registration number. “As green chiretta is classified as herbal product, the label must have a registration number beginning with letter ‘G’,” Asst. Prof. Dr. Suntree advised and added that consumers can check the FDA’s website for products with inaccurate labels at https://www.fda.moph.go.th/.
Apart from consumers having to pay attention to the labels, government agencies such as the Ministry of Public Health should give importance to “labels” to ensure that consumers get quality and safe green chiretta products.
“Green chiretta is no longer a cure for just the flu. The relevant authorities should change the requirements on what must be specified on the drug label, so that consumers can use the product safely and get through the crisis together,” Asst.Prof.Dr. Soontree concluded.
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