Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| Canada : Unauthorized sexual enhancement product "Super Panther 7K" seized from two Boutique Erotika stores in Quebec |
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Health Canada is advising Canadians that the unauthorized sexual enhancement product “Super Panther 7K,” labeled to contain a drug (yohimbe), may pose serious health risks. Health Canada seized the product from two Boutique Erotika stores in Quebec (11B St-Laurent Street, St-Eustache, QC, and 25 St-Georges Street, Saint-Jerome, QC). Canadians are advised to stop using these products and consult with their health care professional if they have used any of these products and have health concerns.
Yohimbine is derived from yohimbe, a bark extract. The use of yohimbine or yohimbe may result in serious adverse reactions, particularly in people with high blood pressure, or heart, kidney or liver disease. Side effects include increased blood pressure and heart rate, anxiety, dizziness, tremors, headache, nausea and sleep disorders. It should not be used by children, or pregnant or nursing women.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../63648a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/ Saturday, June 17, 2017
Issued at HKT 12:45
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