August 01, 2012
Health Canada is advising Canadians not to use these foreign health products as they may pose a health risk. These products have been found by regulators in other countries to contain prescription drugs, heavy metals, or unauthorized drugs that are not declared on the product labels. Prescription drugs should only be taken under the supervision of a health care practitioner.
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found on the Canadian market, but they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.
1. Boost – Ultra Sexual Enhancement Formula; EreXite; Mojo Nights
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised consumers not to buy or use these products after they were found to contain one or more of the following undeclared drug ingredients: tadalafil, sildenafil, and unauthorized substances similar to sildenafil that may pose similar health risks. Tadalafil and sildenafil are prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a health care practitioner.
2. Firminite; Extra Strength Instant Hot Rod; Libidron
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed consumers of a company recall after these products were found to contain undeclared tadalafil. Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a health care practitioner.
3. [Hu Qiu] Niu Huang Xiao Yan Wan
The Hong Kong Department of Health warned consumers to not use this product after it was found to contain an excessive level of mercury. Ingestion of excessive amounts of mercury poses serious health risks because it may accumulate in vital organs of the body. Children are most susceptible to the toxic effects.
4. Instant Hard Rod; RigiRx Plus; ZenMaxx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised consumers not to buy or use these products after they were found to contain undeclared aminotadalafil, which is similar to tadalafil and may pose similar health risks. Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a health care practitioner.
5. VMaxx Rx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed consumers of a company recall of certain lots of VMaxx Rx after the product was found to contain undeclared sulfoaildenafil, which is similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks. Sildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a health care practitioner.
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