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UAE bans nasal sprays that could cause cancer
UAE bans nasal sprays that could cause cancer
Ministry of Health along with other health authorities have unanimously decided to take off any nasal spray containing Calcitonin from the shelves immediately, Al Khaleej reported.
It has been proven that long term use of this medication may result in cancer. Hence, British Regulatory Agency has decided to call it off.
Miacalcic and Calcitec nasal sprays which are registered with the Ministry of Health will be affected as indicated by the Abu Dhabi Health Authority.
The authority has asked all the pharmacies to return these products.
http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/uae-bans-nasal-sprays-that-could-cause-cancer-2013-04-29-1.504464
