Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Australia: Lian Zhan Qi Tian capsules - Safety Advisory - contain the undeclared prescription substance sildenafil |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested Lian Zhan Qi Tian capsules and found that they contain the undeclared prescription substance sildenafil. The product pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. TGA investigations have shown that a number of people in Australia have bought the product online.
Sildenafil is a prescription-only substance (which is the active ingredient in the medicine Viagra). Lian Zhan Qi Tian capsules 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. The supply of the product is illegal. Consumers are advised to stop taking the product and consult your health care 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-medicines-lian-zhan-qi-tian-140218.htm#.UwLGnEzyx9A
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/ Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Issued at HKT 12:00
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