"Do Not Buy Acetaminophen Fever Reducers Online"

Fever Reducers, Thermometers, and Online Purchasing Agents Under Intensive Inspection

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has urged people not to purchase acetaminophen-containing medicines online, as demand is expected to increase with the expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations.

On the 10th, the Ministry announced that it will intensively inspect online sales, brokerage, and advertisements related to acetaminophen-containing medicines and thermometers, as demand for these products is expected to rise. The inspection targets include open markets and personal blogs that are easily searchable by general consumers on domestic internet websites.

The Ministry stated, "Medicines purchased online have not been verified for safety and efficacy, and there may be issues such as deterioration or contamination during distribution," urging people not to buy them online.

It added, "While medical device thermometers can be purchased online, it is essential to check whether they are certified medical devices by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety before buying." Information on approvals for medicines and medical devices can be checked online by searching product names or ingredient names on the Ministry’s Drug Safety Korea and Medical Device Electronic Civil Service portals to verify indications, usage and dosage, and precautions.

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