This is reported by Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun
Manufacturer of well-known gastrointestinal medicine "Zhenglu Pill".
Japan Far East Company
It was revealed that the production ingredients were insufficient
More than 30 years in a row
Tampering with the drug's trial data
Source: Screenshot of the official website of Japan's Far East Company
According to the report, on April 16, local time, the Toyama County Government of Japan has ordered the Far East Company to suspend business in accordance with Japan's "Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law". The business closure order will take effect from April 30, stopping the manufacture of pharmaceuticals in the Far East for 23 days and stopping the sale of drugs for 22 days.
In this regard, Jidong said, "In the past, there has been a lack of awareness of complying with the law, and I sincerely apologize to the people involved." ”
According to the company's official website, "Zhenglu Pill" has a history of more than 100 years and advertises that it can treat "gastrointestinal discomfort".
It has been reported that there are no cases of people in Toyama Prefecture suffering from health damage.
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It is understood that Zhenglu Pill is a gastrointestinal Chinese patent medicine produced in Japan, and the products sell well in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. The brands with large sales volume include the "Horn Brand Zhenglu Pill" of Japan's Daiko Pharmaceutical Company and the "Jidong Brand Zhenglu Pill" of the company involved, which are regarded by many people as a standing medicine at home and can be described as a "national gastrointestinal medicine".
Domestic consumers are no strangers to this, social platforms show that Zhenglu pills are popular with many consumers, and many people say that they have seen promotional advertisements and social media sharing before, and they are a common medicine at home.
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