Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Canada: Natural health products (Innerget Instant Erection, Innerget Prolonged Performance, Innerget Everlasting Strength and Megaton 2080) contain hidden ingredients sildenafil analogs: May pose serious risk to health |
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Three natural health products bearing the Natural Health Product Number NPN 80041194 and one unauthorized natural health product were tested by Health Canada and found to contain hidden ingredients (sildenafil analogs) that may pose serious risks to the health of Canadians. The products (called Innerget Instant Erection, Innerget Prolonged Performance, Innerget Everlasting Strength and Megaton 2080) were being sold by Lion King Health Enterprises Group Ltd., at 1328-8368 Capstan Way, Richmond, BC. These products are promoted as male sexual stimulants and contain hidden prescription medications. Approved drugs that contain these ingredients can only be sold with a prescription and by a pharmacy. The use of these products can put health at serious risk. Canadians who have purchased or used these products, particularly people with heart problems, are advised to consult their healthcare practitioner with any questions or concerns regarding use of these products.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../34719a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products.
Ends/ Monday, July 22, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:00 |
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