Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Australia: Safety advisory: Big Penis USA tablets contain the undeclared substance sildenafil |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested a product labelled Big Penis USA tablets and found that the tablets contain the undeclared substance sildenafil. Sildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease are often prescribed nitrates. Sildenafil taken in combination with other medications can cause serious side effects.
Consumers are advised that sildenafil is a prescription-only substance in Australia.
The supply of Big Penis USA tablets containing undisclosed sildenafil is illegal. Big Penis USA tablets have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation, and the place of manufacture is not approved by the TGA.
Consumers should stop using Big Penis USA tablets and take any remaining tablets to their local pharmacy for safe disposal. If they have any concerns arising from their use of this product, consult their health care practitioner.
Please refer to the following website in TGA for details:
http://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/big-penis-usa-tablets-0
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Thursday, Jun 8, 2023
Issued at HKT 14:00
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