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The United States: Public Notification: “Boost — Ultra Sexual Enhancement Formula” Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
 
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use “Boost — Ultra Sexual Enhancement Formula.” This product is promoted and sold on various websites, including www.boostultra.biz. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that “Boost—Ultra Sexual Enhancement Formula” contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, an FDA approved prescription drug used for treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). This undeclared ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. Consumers should stop using this product immediately and throw it away. Consumers who have experienced any negative side effects should consult a health care professional as soon as possible.

Please refer to the following website in FDA for details: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/../ucm304275.htm

In Hong Kong, the above product is a not a registered pharmaceutical product.


Ends/ Thursday, May 17, 2012
Issued at HKT 10:55
 
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