OTTAWA, Feb. 11, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -
Summary
Prescription drugs should be used only under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional because they are used to treat specific conditions and may cause serious side effects.
A suspended licence means that it is illegal to sell this product.
Who is affectedConsumers who have bought or are using Performance Plus capsules.
Affected productPerformance Plus capsules (NPN 80053999). The product comes in packages containing blister packs of 2 or 10 capsules.
What consumers should do
After becoming aware that the product continued to be sold after the recall in October 2019, Health Canada seized the product from two Ontario adult stores owned by TW Trade (Love Shop in Guelph and Brampton). The Department also seized the product and packaging from TW Trade and conducted laboratory testing, which identified the presence of the prescription drug, sildenafil. Should additional safety concerns be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians as necessary.
BackgroundSildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It 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 possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.
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Summary
- Product: Performance Plus capsules (NPN 80053999)
- Issue: Product may pose serious health risks. Product testing found that a prescription drug (sildenafil) was not listed on the label.
- What to do: Stop using this product. Consult your healthcare professional if you have used this product and have health concerns.
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Prescription drugs should be used only under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional because they are used to treat specific conditions and may cause serious side effects.
A suspended licence means that it is illegal to sell this product.
Who is affectedConsumers who have bought or are using Performance Plus capsules.
Affected productPerformance Plus capsules (NPN 80053999). The product comes in packages containing blister packs of 2 or 10 capsules.
What consumers should do
- Stop using this product.
- Consult your healthcare professional if you have used this product and have health concerns.
- Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada.
After becoming aware that the product continued to be sold after the recall in October 2019, Health Canada seized the product from two Ontario adult stores owned by TW Trade (Love Shop in Guelph and Brampton). The Department also seized the product and packaging from TW Trade and conducted laboratory testing, which identified the presence of the prescription drug, sildenafil. Should additional safety concerns be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians as necessary.
BackgroundSildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It 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 possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.
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SOURCE Health Canada