Authorized Natural Health Product (Prema G) Contains Hidden Dangerous Ingredient
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 08/23/13 -- The issue:
After being stopped at the border, an authorized natural health product, Prema G (Granules packaged in tea packets, NPN: 80035944) was tested by Canada Border Services Agency and found to contain a hidden ingredient (hydroxyhomosildenafil thione) that may pose serious risks to the health of Canadians.
Prema G was authorized by Health Canada but not with the ingredient, hydroxyhomosildenafil thione. Hydroxyhomosildenafil thione is similar to sildenafil, which can be found in products promoted as sexual stimulants. Drugs authorized by Health Canada that contain these ingredients can only be sold with a prescription and by a pharmacy.
Who is affected:
Canadians who have purchased or used these products, particularly people with heart problems.
What consumers should do:
- Consult your healthcare practitioner with any questions or concerns regarding use of this product.
- Report any adverse reactions potentially related to these products to .
- Contact Health Canada's toll-free line at 1-800-267-9675 with questions or complaints about this product.
What Health Canada is doing:
Health Canada is following up with the company to determine how this authorized product was found to contain hydroxyhomosildenafil thione, which could pose risks to the health and safety of Canadians. Health Canada is also taking steps to determine whether the adulterated product is currently being sold on the Canadian market. If Health Canada learns of any additional authorized products that are adulterated, actions will be taken to mitigate any risks to consumers.
Background:
Sildenafil is a prescription medication that should only be used under the supervision of a health care practitioner. Products containing sildenafil or drugs similar to sildenafil (known as analogs) 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, including if they use sildenafil to help them achieve an erection. Other possible side-effects of using sildenafil include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision and hearing loss.
Products affected: Prema G (NPN: 80035944)
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How to report side effects of health products to Health Canada:
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Visit MedEffect Canada's web page on for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
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Datum: 23.08.2013 - 17:20 Uhr
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