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DH urges public not to buy or consume product with doubtful composition (with photo)
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     The Department of Health (DH) today (November 24) urged the public not to buy or consume a product (no English name, see photo) as it was found to contain an undeclared controlled ingredient.

     Acting upon public enquiry, the DH purchased a sample of the above product for analysis. Testing results from the Government Laboratory confirmed that the sample contained aminotadalafil, a Part 1 poison under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Cap 138).

     The DH initiated a joint operation with the Police immediately and raided a retailer in Wan Chai. A man aged 35 was arrested by the Police for suspected illegal sale and possession of Part 1 poison. Investigations are continuing.

     According to the Ordinance, illegal sale or possession of Part 1 poison is a criminal offence. The maximum penalty for each offence is a fine of $100,000 and two years' imprisonment.

     "Aminotadalafil is structurally similar to tadalafil, a prescription drug ingredient used for erectile dysfunction. It may interact with nitrates found in some drugs such as nitroglycerin and cause decrease in blood pressure to dangerous levels," a spokesman for the DH said.

     "The public should not buy or consume products of doubtful composition. Those who have purchased the above product should stop taking it immediately and consult healthcare professionals if in doubt or feeling unwell after consumption," the spokesman said.

     People who have purchased the above product may submit it to the DH's Drug Office at Room 1856, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, during office hours for disposal.

     The public may visit the Drug Office's page for health message on sexual dysfunction and virility products and information on virility products found to contain undeclared Western medicines.
 
Ends/Friday, November 24, 2017
Issued at HKT 12:37
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The Department of Health today (November 24) urged the public not to buy or consume a product (pictured) found to contain an undeclared controlled ingredient.