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"Herberex" sex enhancement product recalled after Health Canada tests found hidden drug ingredient
- Starting date:
- December 19, 2014
- Posting date:
- December 19, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Advisory
- Subcategory:
- Drugs, Natural health products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Undeclared Substance, Important Safety Information
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-43031
Issue
Products affected
What you should do
Who is affected
Background
Report health or safety concerns
Media enquiries
Public enquiries
What Health Canada is doing
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Issue
The sexual enhancement product "Herberex" (NPN 80041180) is being recalled nationwide after Health Canada testing confirmed it contains an undeclared drug: tadalafil. The distributor, Empire Health Distribution of Terrebonne, Quebec, is recalling all lots of this product from retail stores across Canada. Promoted as a natural sex enhancer for men and women, this product may pose serious health risks, especially for people with heart problems.
Products affected
Herberex (NPN 80041180)
What you should do
- Consult with your doctor if you have used this product and have health concerns
- Report any adverse events to Health Canada.
Who is affected
Consumers who have bought or used Herberex.
Background
Tadalafil should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner. Products containing tadalafil or its analogs (very similar substances) should never 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 including high blood pressure, a history of heart attack, stroke, abnormal heart beat or chest pain are at higher risk of cardiovascular side-effects if they engage in sexual activity. Other possible side-effects of using tadalafil include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision and hearing loss.
Health Canada has not received any reports of adverse reactions involving Herberex.
Report health or safety concerns
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Visit MedEffect Canada's web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
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Media enquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public enquiries
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709
What Health Canada is doing
Health Canada is monitoring the recall. Should additional products or issues be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians.
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