Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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Canada: Foreign Product Alert: Firminite, Extra Strength Instant Hot Rod, Libidron |
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Health Canada advised consumers not to use Firminite, Extra Strength Instant Hot Rod and Libidron as these products were found to contain undeclared tadalafil. In Canada, tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner. These products are promoted for sexual enhancement. Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a health care 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/../2012-125-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 21 May 2012.
Ends/ Thursday, August 02, 2012
Issued at HKT 14:00 |
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