Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Canada: Foreign Product Alert: Boost - Ultra Sexual Enhancement Formula, EreXite, Mojo Nights |
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Health Canada advised consumers not to use Boost - Ultra Sexual Enhancement Formula, EreXite and Mojo Nights as these products were found to contain undeclared drugs. Boost - Ultra Sexual Enhancement Formula was found to contain sildenafil. EreXite was found to contain tadalafil. Mojo Nights was found to contain sildenafil, tadalafil, sulfoaildenafil, sulfosildenafil and hydroxythiohomosildenafil. In Canada, sildenafil and tadalafil are prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a health care practitioner. Sulfoaildenafil, sulfosildenafil, hydroxythiohomosildenafil are unauthorized substances similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks. These products are promoted for sexual enhancement. Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a healthcare professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of this product.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/../2012-124-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products. Related news has been released by the US FDA and was posted on the website of Drug Office on 17 May, 23 May and 28 May 2012.
Ends/ Thursday, August 02, 2012
Issued at HKT 14:00 |
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