Drug Control Authority

15MayMay 15, 2025

Health Ministry pulls three cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poisons

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has revoked the notification of cosmetic products, Hebe - Micro Rescue Cream (Reduce Acne Scar) and Cloroc Reju Cream, after they were found to contain four types of scheduled poisons. These products are no longer permitted for sale in Malaysia as they were found to contain Clindamycin and Metronidazole, as well as...

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11JunJune 11, 2024

First dengue vaccine launched in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s defence against dengue fever has been strengthened with the launch of the country's first vaccine against the disease. Takeda Malaysia’s dengue tetravalent vaccine (live attenuated) Qdenga was officially launched on Tuesday (June 11). The vaccine, approved by the Drug Control Authority (DCA), is designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes. It requires two...

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