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Archived - Power 58 Extra, Platinum Power 58 Extra, Enhanix New Extra Men's Formula, Valentino, King Power Oral Solution, and Stretch Up Capsules
- Starting date:
- May 30, 2007
- Posting date:
- May 30, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Foreign Product Alert (FPA)
- Subcategory:
- Natural health products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Undeclared Substance
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-12000340
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.
Source of alert
Hong Kong Department of Health
Product name
- Power 58 Extra
- Platinum Power 58 Extra
- Enhanix New Extra Men's Formula
- Valentino, King Power Oral Solution
- Stretch Up Capsules
Manufacturer / Place of origin
Unknown/China
Product description
Power 58 Extra, Platinum Power 58 Extra, Enhanix New Extra Men's Formula, Valentino, King Power Oral Solution, and Stretch Up Capsules are marketed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Reason for warning
The Hong Kong Department of Health has issued a press release advising the public not to use the health products Power 58 Extra, Platinum Power 58 Extra, Enhanix New Extra Men's Formula, Valentino, King Power Oral Solution, and Stretch Up Capsules because they contain sildenafil and vardenafil analogues.
Sildenafil and vardenafil are prescription medications indicated for treatment of erectile dysfunction. They should only be used under the supervision of a health care professional.
Possible side effects
Side effects associated with both sildenafil citrate and vardenafil hydrochloride include headache, flushing, gastrointestinal disorders, penile tissue damage, visual disturbances, and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.
Products containing sildenafil citrate or vardenafil hydrochloride should also not be used by anyone taking a nitrate medication, as the combination could lead to potentially life-threatening low blood pressure.
What you should do
Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a health care professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of this product.
Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the product listed above in the Canadian marketplace.
Background
Drugs and natural health products that are authorized for sale in Canada will have either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. These numbers indicate that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
As of the date of this posting, no adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of this product have been reported in Canada.
Report a health or safety concern
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
- Visit Health Canada's Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
Media enquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public enquiries
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709
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