Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Canada: Foreign Product Alert: Vigor Tea sachets were found to contain undeclared unauthorized substance sulfoaildenafil |
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Vigor Tea sachets were found to contain undeclared sulfoaildenafil which is an unauthorized substance similar to sildenafil, a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and may pose similar health risks. This product is promoted for sexual enhancement. Sildenafil should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is possible that the product may have been brought into Canada by travellers or purchased over the Internet. Consumers are advised not to use the product and consult with a healthcare professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of the product.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../39591a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product. Related news was released by the TGA and was posted on the Drug Office website on 2 November 2013.
Ends/ Thursday, May 29, 2014
Issued at HKT 13:00
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