Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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Canada: Foreign Product Alert: VMaxx Rx |
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Health Canada advised consumers not to use VMaxx Rx as this product was found to contain undeclared sulfoaildenafil. In Canada, sulfoaildenafil is unauthorized substances similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks. Sildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner. This product is 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/dhp-mps/medeff/../new-neuf-advisories-avis-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product. Related news has been released by the US FDA and was posted on the website of Drug Office on 17 May 2012.
Ends/ Thursday, August 02, 2012
Issued at HKT 14:00 |
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