AdvanceMen capsules and Miraculous Evil Root tablets

Starting date:

January 1, 2012

Type of communication:

Advisory

Subcategory:

Drugs

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Identification number:

RA-120001796

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Advisory details

Foreign Product Alert
2012-78
May 24, 2012
For immediate release

Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the products specified below due to concerns about possible side-effects.

Source of Alert

Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

Product Names

AdvanceMen capsules and Miraculous Evil Root tablets

Manufacturer / Place of Origin

Unknown

Product Description

These products are promoted for sexual enhancement.

AdvanceMen capsules:

Miraculous Evil Root tablets:

Reason for Warning

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration warned consumers not to use AdvanceMen capsules after it was found to contain undeclared sulfoaildenafil, and Miraculous Evil Root tablets after it was found to contain undeclared sildenafil.

Sulfoaildenafil is an unauthorized substance 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.

Possible Side-Effects

Sildenafil should not be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g. nitroglycerine) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side-effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal heart beat. Other side-effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.   

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Media enquiries

Health Canada
(613) 957-2983