Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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Australia: Safety Advisory: MME Naturally Maxman Capsule was found to contain undeclared sildenafil |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested MME Naturally Maxman Capsules and found that it contains the undeclared prescription substances sildenafil - despite the product label claims that it is 100% natural & safe and contains no medicines. MME Naturally Maxman Capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Consumers are advised that sildenafil is a prescription-only substance (which is the active ingredient in Viagra). The supply of MME Naturally Maxman Capsules is illegal. The product has 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. TGA investigations have shown that a number of people in Australia have bought the product online.
Consumers are advised to stop taking MME Naturally Maxman Capsules 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-medicine-maxman-140324.htm#.Uy-V-Ezyx9A
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/ Monday, March 24, 2014
Issued at HKT 14:00
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