Matapos mag-viral ang glutathione drip session ni Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla sa loob ng opisina ng kaniyang asawang si Senador Robin Padilla, nagbabala si Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teddy Herbosa ukol sa hindi ligtas na paggamit ng “glutathione” alinsunod sa abiso ng Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Matatandaang binatikos kamakailan sa social media ang ginawa ni Mariel na glutathione drip session sa Senado dahil “very inappropriate” at “disrespectful” daw ito.
Nagbigay naman ng reaksiyon si Robin at pinagtanggol ang kaniyang asawa.
“Nakakatawa naman po ang political issue na ‘yan. My goodness. Kung may nakita po silang masama sa larawan na ‘yan, paumanhin po. No intention of disrespect. My wife loves to promote good looks and good health. Natatawa talaga ako,” pahayag ni Robin nitong Biyernes, Pebrero 23.
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Sa isa namang X post nitong Biyernes ng gabi, nilakip ng kalihim ng DOH ang dokumento ng advisory ng FDA hinggil sa hindi ligtas na paggamit ng glutathione bilang pagpapaputi ng balat.
“FDA Advisory No. 2019-182 || UNSAFE USE OF GLUTATHIONE AS SKIN LIGHTENING AGENT - Food and Drug Administration,” ani Herbosa sa naturang post.
Base naman sa advisory ng FDA, mayroon umanong panganib ang pag-inject ng lightening agents tulad ng glutathione.
“To date there are no published clinical trials that have evaluated the use of injectable glutathione for skin lightening. There are also no published guidelines for appropriate dosing regimens and duration of treatment. The FDA has not approved any injectable products for skin lightening. Injectable glutathione is approved by FDA Philippines as an adjunct treatment in cisplatin chemotherapy,” abiso ng FDA.
“Side effects on the use of injectable glutathione for skin lightening include toxic effects on the liver, kidneys, and nervous system. Also of concern is the possibility of Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Injectable glutathione is sometimes paired with intravenous Vitamin C. Vitamin C injection may form kidney stones if the urine is acidic. Large doses of Vitamin C have resulted in hemodialysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency,” dagdag nito.
Dahil nakaaapekto umano ang glutathione sa produksyon ng melanin, mayroon daw “theoretical concerns” tungkol sa long term skin cancer risk.
“Other potential risks include transmission of infectious agents, such as HIV, hepatitis C and B. This is of particular concern when non-medical practitioner administers this treatment or done in a non-sterile facility,” anang FDA.
“To assure that your skin conditions are treated, consult only a board-certified dermatologist. Avoid buying injectable products online and from being lured to a promising effect of medicines as beauty products.”
“Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any side effects and report it to FDA at [email protected] or via online reporting through our website: www.fda.gov.ph. You may also call the Center for Drug Regulation and Research at telephone number (02) 809-5596,” saad pa nito.
