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30/10/2025

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29/10/2025

The Food and Drug Administration (Thailand) (Thai FDA) issued a health warning and ordered the recall of the herbal inhaler Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2 (registration number G 309/62, batch 000332, manufactured 9 Dec 2024, expiry 8 Dec 2027). This inhaler was found to be non-standard due to microbial contamination, specifically excess aerobic microbial count, excess yeasts & moulds, and presence of Clostridium spp. bacteria.

The company, Thai Herbal Hong Thai Ltd., has announced the recall of approximately 200,000 units from that batch and pledged stricter quality controls going forward.

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Key Details

The Thai FDA detected that samples failed to meet quality standards under the Notification on Standards, Purity, and Other Critical Characteristics Affecting Product Quality (Ministry of Public Health).

The microbial issues included:

Exceeding the allowed Total Aerobic Microbial Count

Exceeding the allowed Total Combined Yeasts & Mould Count

Detection of Clostridium spp. bacteria.

The affected batch (000332) comprised about 200,000 units.

The company states other batches are unaffected.

The inhaler is a popular Thai herbal remedy (used for motion-sickness, alertness etc) and widely distributed as a souvenir.

Under the Herbal Products Act B.E. 2562 (2019), producing or selling a “non-standard herbal product” can incur criminal penalties or fines.

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Implications for Consumers

If you or someone you know has purchased the batch with production code 000332 of Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2, you should consider returning it for a refund or replacement. The company has provided return instructions.

Other batches appear to be unaffected but it’s prudent to check the batch number and avoid use of the defective one.

The contamination by Clostridium spp. may pose health risks (depending on the strain, e.g., Clostridium botulinum or other toxin-producing species) though the specific strain was not publicly clarified.

It underscores the importance of microbial safety even in “herbal” or “natural” products.

27/10/2025

wth?!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ABsBu4FbV/

Netizens are sharing their experiences calling the National Center for Mental Health hotline:

1. Wala hong sumasagot jan, kung meron man parang galit pa

2. Wala naman sumasagot dyan, minsan unreachable

3. Chat nyo lang si ChatGPT mas ma-aasahan pa

4. Tumawag ako dyan before during my lowest point.. di nmn sila maayos kumausap, ramdam ko din na humihikab na ‘yung kausap ko.. tapos may isang girl “background noise” sabi “beh andito na ang iced coffee natin at ensaymada…”

5. Tumawag ako before. I was silent for the first few seconds because I was crying and trembling and the agent said they’ll hang up because I wasn’t saying anything. Pagalit pa. No empathy whatsoever. And yup, they did end the call. It wasn’t even a minute.

6. Tumawag ako dyan sadly, sinabihan sakin ng kausap ko “dahil LANG sa heartbreak”?

27/10/2025

25/10/2025

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25/10/2025

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24/10/2025

24/10/2025

If you’re reading this and feeling overwhelmed or having thoughts of su***de, you are not alone — and you don’t have to face this by yourself.

As a pharmacist in the Philippines, I see how mental health challenges and life’s pressures can affect anyone. Medicines can help, but connection, support, and immediate help matter just as much.

What I want you to know:
- **Your feelings are real and important.** Having suicidal thoughts is a sign that you’re in pain, not a moral failing or weakness.
- **It’s okay to ask for help.** Reaching out to a trusted person, a health professional, or a crisis service is brave and can save your life.
- **Don’t stop or change medications without guidance.** If you’re taking medicines for mental health, talk to your prescriber or pharmacist before making any changes — sudden adjustments can make things worse.
- **We can help.** As pharmacists, we can review your medicines for side effects or interactions, provide information about what to expect, and help connect you with your healthcare team.

If you are in immediate danger or think you might act on suicidal thoughts:
- Call emergency services now: 911 (nationwide) or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
- If you can, ask someone you trust to stay with you until you receive help.

If you’re not in immediate danger but need urgent support:
- National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline: 0917-899-8727 (USAP) or 989-8727 (USAP) — available 24/7
- Hopeline PH: 0917-558-4673 or 02-8804-4673 (available daily)
- In case these lines are busy, try contacting your local barangay health worker, nearest public hospital, or your doctor/mental health professional.

Practical safety steps you can take now:
- If possible, ask a trusted family member or friend to check on you regularly.
- Make your environment safer: limit access to medications, sharp objects, or fi****ms. If you’re unsure how to do this safely, talk to a pharmacist, clinician, or trusted person for help with safe storage or disposal.
- Keep a list of emergency contacts and crisis numbers in your phone and let someone know where you are.

Confidentiality and respect:
- Seeking help is confidential. Health professionals, including pharmacists, are here to support you without judgment.

You are important. Recovery is possible, and help is available. If you want to talk or need help finding local services, send a message or speak with your pharmacist or healthcare team — we’re here to support you with respect, privacy, and care.

21/10/2025

Tatay nyo karton! gudnyt 🤣

21/10/2025

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21/10/2025

kabulastugan 👍