FDA Issues Supplement Warnings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced recalls for many supplements marketed to men who seek sexual enhancement.
In lab analyses, FDA officials found undeclared ingredients in the following products:
African Viagra
Big Penis
Bl4ck 4K Capsules
Black 3K Plus
Black Mamba 2 Premium
Duramaxxx
Ginseng for Reinforcing Kidney
Goldreallas Original
Goldreallas XXX
Lang Yi Hao
Old Chinese
Power
Rhino 5 1500 Capsules
Rhino 7K 9000 Male Performance Booster
Rhino 8 Platinum 8000
Rhino 9 Premium 3500
Shenjingpian
Triple Green Capsules
XtraHRD
90° Jiushidu Capsules
All but one of these supplements contain sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra. XtraHRD contains an analogue of tadalafil, the active ingredient in Cialis. However, these ingredients are not listed on product packaging.
Both sildenafil and tadalafil are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). But they are not safe for all men. For example, patients who take drugs containing nitrates (such as nitroglycerin) should never take ED drugs because the interaction with nitrates can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Nitrates are often prescribed for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
Supplements may also contain other undeclared ingredients, which could be harmful.
If you are having sexual difficulties, be sure to see your doctor so that your concerns can be addressed safely.
Your doctor or pharmacist can answer any questions you have about drug and supplement safety. These articles can help as well:
The Dangers of Over-the-Counter Male Enhancement
Dangers of Counterfeit ED Drugs
Risks and Realities of OTC Testosterone Supplements
FDA Warnings on “Natural” Sexual Enhancement Products
ED and Sexual Enhancement Products
Resources
FDA.gov
“Public Notification: Ginseng for Reinforcing Kidney Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient”
(February 3, 2017)
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm539773.htm
“Public Notification: Goldreallas Original Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient”
(February 3, 2017)
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm539769.htm
“Public Notification: Goldreallas XXX Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient”
(February 2, 2017)
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm539635.htm
“Public Notification: Old Chinese Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient”
(February 2, 2017)
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm539630.htm
“Public Notification: Shenjingpian Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient”’
(February 2, 2017)
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm539627.htm
“Public Notification: XtraHRD Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient”
(January 26, 2017)
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm538522.htm
Urology Place
“FDA Announces New Supplement Recall”
(January 17, 2017)
http://community.auanet.org/blogs/policy-brief/2017/01/17/fda-announces-new-supplement-recall
