A 45-year-old fishmonger was charged with selling poisonous substances without a licence. I would like to ask: What is the meaning of this?! Does that mean that if one has a licence, one can sell poisonous substances everywhere in Singapore? NO! Unless one is a doctor, one should not sell poisonous substances. Though both of the substances have medicinal use, prolonged usage would cause the user grievous harm.
"One of the poisons is dexamethasone, a potent steroid that requires a doctor's prescription.
Usually used for anti-inflammatory purposes, it can cause high blood pressure, muscle damage and mental disorders. Sudden withdrawal after prolonged use can lead to serious outcomes including muscle weakness and kidney failure.
The other poison, chlorpheniramine, can be used to relieve runny noses. However, it can also cause drowsiness, confusion and urine retention."
I believe that the fishmonger thought that his costumers might keep on visiting his store after they discovered that not eating his fish would lead to them feeling unwell. One could argue that the fishmonger was only trying to make a living. However, he should consider that by earning money this way, he has made the lives of others worse by making them go to the doctor for treatment. If found guilty, the fishmonger could be jailed up to 2 years and fined $10,000 for each charge.
Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1136733/1/.html
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