Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Australia: Safety Advisory: African Black Ant capsule was found to contain undeclared drug substance sildenafil |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested a product labelled African Black Ant capsule and found that it contains the undeclared substance sildenafil which is a prescription-only medicine. The product poses a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. African Black Ant capsules have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy and its supply is illegal. TGA investigations have shown that a number of people in Australia have bought the product online. Consumers are advised to stop taking the product and consult your healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns arising from your use of this product.
Please refer to the following website in TGA for details:
http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-medicine-african-black-ant-140903.htm#.VAZ5TUzyx9A
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product. Related news released by the US FDA was posted on the Drug Office's website on 7 May and 29 May 2014.
Ends/ Wednesday, September 03, 2014
Issued at HKT 13:00
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