Unauthorized Health Product “E.O.D. Erection on Demand” Could Pose Life-Threatening Health Risks
Posted by kathleen | Posted in Health | Posted on 17-09-2010
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After conducting some tests, Health Canada discovered that an erectile dysfunction product called “E.O.D. Erection on Demand” contains the prescription drug, tadalafil. “E.O.D. Erection on Demand” is advertised as an herbal product and its label does not disclose that it contains talafadil. Tadalafil is a prescription drug that’s used to treat erectile dysfunction, but it can be life-threatening for people suffering from heart problems or those who are at risk of stroke.
Although consumers haven’t reported any adverse effects thus far, Canadians who have purchased “E.O.D. Erection on Demand” should contact their healthcare provider if they are concerned about their health. Health Canada has recalled “E.O.D. Erection on Demand” and is working with the Canada Border Services Agency to stop future shipments of the product from entering Canada.
Talafadil should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Any individual taking nitrate drugs should not take talafadil because this combination could lead to life-threateningly low blood pressure. In addition, people who suffer from heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects when they take talafadil. Some of these side effects include heart attack, sudden cardiac death, high blood pressure, facial flushing, chest pain, and dizziness. In rare cases, taking talafadil can lead to penile tissue damage or even the loss of potency.
For more information about this advisory, please call Health Canada’s Public Enquiries Line at 613-957-2991, or toll-free at 1-866-225-0709.
For all media enquiries about this advisory, please call Health Canada Media Relations at 613-957-2983.
If you suspect that you’ve experienced an adverse reaction to “E.O.D. Erection on Demand” or another health product, call the Canada Vigilance Program of Health Canada toll-free at 1-866-234-2345, or complete the Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and send it via one of the following methods:
Fax: 1-866-678-6789
Email: CanadaVigilance@hc-sc.gc.ca
Internet: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect
Mail: Canada Vigilance Program Marketed Health Products Directorate Ottawa, ON, Address Locator 0701C K1A 0K9
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