Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| The United States: Public Notification: Mero Macho contains hidden drug ingredient tadalafil |
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Mero Macho, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites
FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Mero Macho contains tadalafil, the active ingredient in Cialis, a prescription drug for erectile dysfunction. This undeclared ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.
Please refer to the following website in FDA for details:
http://www.fda.gov/drugs/medication-health-fraud/public-notification-mero-macho-contains-hidden-drug-ingredient
Local Situation in Hong Kong: In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/ Saturday, 7 September, 2019
Issued at HKT 12:00
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