The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) issued a strong warning on the use of injectable Glutathione, a known whitening product.
The FDA said that Glutathione should not be injected to your body.
“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,” the FDA said in a statement.
The syndrome is a rare disorder that manifests through red blisters. It could result to permanent skin damage, eye problems and respiratory failure.
The FDA also warned about Vitamin C injection, which often together with.
“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,” the statement added.