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Foreign Product Alerts: MV5 Days, S.W.A.G, Zhansheng Weige Cahoyue Xilishi tablets, Ying Dao Di capsules, Robust tablets
- Starting date:
- August 11, 2014
- Posting date:
- August 11, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Foreign Product Alert (FPA)
- Subcategory:
- Natural health products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Undeclared Substance
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-41013
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.
Background
Drugs and natural health products that are authorized for sale in Canada will have 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 July 7, 2014, no adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of these products have been reported to Health Canada.
What you should do
Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the products listed above in the Canadian marketplace.
Canadians who have these products are advised not to use them, and should consult with a healthcare professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of these products.
Affected products
MV5 Days, S.W.A.G and Zhansheng Weige Cahoyue Xilishi tablets
Product description
These products are promoted for sexual enhancement.
Hazard identified
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to use the products MV5 Days and S.W.A.G., and the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) warned consumers not to use the product Zhansheng Weige Cahoyue Xilishi tablets, after they were found to contain sildenafil.
- Sildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
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 heartbeat. Other side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.
Place of origin
Unknown
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Ying Dao Di capsules
Product description
This product is promoted for sexual enhancement.
Hazard identified
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) warned consumers not to use this product after it was found to contain tadalafil.
- Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Side effects
Tadalafil 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 heartbeat. Other side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.
Place of origin
Unknown
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Robust tablets
Product description
This product is promoted for sexual enhancement.
Hazard identified
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) warned consumers not to use this product after it was found to contain aminotadalafil.
- Aminotadalafil is an unauthorized substance similar to tadalafil, a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and may pose similar health risks. Tadalafil should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional
Side effects
Aminotadalafil 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 heartbeat. Other side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.
Place of origin
Unknown
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Report health or safety concerns
To report a side effect to a health product to Health Canada:
- 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