Be careful with saline solution and 'illegal' hydrogen peroxide

Authorities discovered a number of establishments selling 0.9% NaCl solution and hydrogen peroxide without a product registration license.

Be careful when using saline solution. Illustration photo

The Drug Administration of Vietnam, Ministry of Health requires provincial and municipal health departments to focus on and strengthen the management of topical drugs such as sodium chloride (NaCl) 0.9%, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine solution used in medicine. The authorities focus on checking the origin of the products; at the same time, strictly punish violators and publicize them in the mass media.

To ensure safety for users, the Department requires health departments to notify drug retail establishments that they are only allowed to trade in 0.9% NaCl, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine solution with product circulation registration certificates according to regulations.

Previously, during the post-inspection process, some health departments discovered many establishments selling 0.9% NaCl solution, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine solution labeled as external medicine without a registration license as prescribed.

According to VNE