Lead poisoning from imported Ayurvedic medicine

This information is to let general practice know over the past 18 months the Victorian department of health has been notified of three cases of elevated blood lead levels due to patients taking traditional Ayurvedic medications imported from India.

Please read the full alert at the Chief Health Officers website www.health.vic.gov.au/chiefhealthofficer/alerts/alert-2011-08-ayurvedic.htm