Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| The United States: Public Notification: Themra Epimedyumlu Bitkisel Karisimli Macun contains hidden drug ingredient sildenafil |
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Themra Epimedyumlu Bitkisel Karisimli Macun, a product promoted for sexual enhancement and increasing energy on various websites and possibly in some retail stores. This product was discovered during an examination of imported goods.
FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Themra Epimedyumlu Bitkisel Karisimli Macun contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the FDA-approved prescription drug Viagra, used to treat erectile dysfunction. FDA’s approval of Viagra is restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. 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-themra-epimedyumlu-bitkisel-karisimli-macun-contains-hidden-drug-ingredient
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Thursday, Aug 19, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:00
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