Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Canada: Foreign Product Alerts: Zhansheng Weige Chaoyue Xilishi, Chong Cao Zhag Bian Bao, Night Man, MMC Sex Men capsules, O.M.G., Arize, and Herbal Vigor Quick Fix - found to contain undeclared medicines |
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Health Canada warned consumers not to use the following products which were promoted for sexual enhancement as they were found to contain the following undeclared medicines:
- Zhansheng Weige Chaoyue Xilishi, Chong Cao Zhag Bian Bao, Night Man, MMC Sex Men capsules, and O.M.G.: contained sildenafil;
- Arize: contained sulfoaildenafil; and
- Herbal Vigor Quick Fix: contained tadalafil.
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet. Sildenafil and tadalafil are prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Sulfoaildenafil is an unauthorized substance similar to sildenafil, a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and may pose similar health risks.
Consumers who have these products are advised not to use them, and should consult with a healthcare professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of these products.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../43009a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products. Related news has been released by the TGA and the US FDA, and was posted on the Drug Office website on 14 May, 18 July, 19 July, 23 July, 3 September and 24 December 2014.
Ends/ Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Issued at HKT 15:00
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