Health Canada has issued a warning regarding unauthorized sexual enhancement products that were recently seized from a cigar store in Niagara Falls. The agency has also raised concerns about other unauthorized products, including skin lightening products and poppers, which were confiscated from various locations in Toronto, Calgary, and Victoria.
Health Canada maintains lists of unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks, allowing the public to easily identify any products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. The unauthorized products include sexual enhancement products, skin lightening products, and poppers.
Upon examining the sexual enhancement products seized in Niagara Falls, Health Canada identified several hazards. Some products with similar labels were found to contain Levodopa (L-dopa), a prescription drug used in anti-Parkinson's disease medication. Other ingredients included Prasterone, a prescription steroid hormone for postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy, Sildenafil, a prescription drug for erectile dysfunction, and Tadalafil, another prescription drug for erectile dysfunction.
Health Canada emphasized that these prescription drugs should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Health Canada advises individuals to discontinue the use of these products and consult a doctor if they have used them and have any health concerns. Consumers are urged to read product labels carefully to ensure that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada.
To verify if products have been authorized for sale, individuals can search Health Canada's Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database. It is crucial for consumers to prioritize their health and safety by avoiding the use of unauthorized health products. Health Canada remains committed to protecting the public from potential risks associated with these products and will continue to monitor and take necessary actions to ensure consumer safety.