Local distributor Nature's Farm recalls health supplement

[Bonafidestack]

Local distributor Nature's Farm recalls health supplement for men

 

 

SINGAPORE - The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Monday issued a health advisory, alerting members of the public against consumption of male performance enhancement drug "VIA.X For Men".

Nature’s Farm Pte Ltd, the local distributor of the product, has recalled the product from the market.

HSA said in a press statement that it had found "undeclared potent ingredients in the product" and is advising all consumers who may have the product to stop consuming it immediately.

"VIA.X For Men" claims to contain only natural ingredients, including Red Algae Peptide Hydrolysate, Pycnogenol, L-Arginine and Zinc Gluconate.

However, samples of the product were tested and found to be adulterated, containing undeclared potent ingredients of sildenafil and propoxyphenyl sildenafil.

"Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be used when prescribed by a doctor. Its usage without proper medical advice and close supervision can cause serious adverse reactions such as decreased or loss of vision and hearing, low blood pressure and other cardiovascular events such as stroke and myocardial infarction," HSA said in the statement.

"In addition, sildenafil is not suitable for patients with some medical conditions including certain heart problems or patients who are taking heart medications such as nitrates."

Propoxyphenyl sildenafil is a chemically related compound of sildenafil. It is not approved for use as a medicinal ingredient and could cause adverse effects which are similar to those of sildenafil.

HSA said that they have not received any reports of adverse reactions associated with the product.

Consumers who have taken the product should seek medical attention if they are feeling unwell or concerned about their health.

Members of the public can contact Nature's Farm at 6744 1865 if they have any questions regarding the voluntary recall.

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Source: Asiaone.

[Ahgong]

how did it even pass inspection to get on the shelf in the first place?

[Blackyv]

Maybe those send for approval has 'lower spec'?.. After approval, tuned plus mod...

[Watwheels]

Usually products go thru testing & approval at hsa before they are being sold. So I think the product is not out on the shelf yet. Unless there are ppl who get direct from distributor or maker.

[Donut]

how did it even pass inspection to get on the shelf in the first place?

like cars.... the cars will get approved by LTA. then when owner buys the car, all the mods will be in the car

[Opel17]

Nature’s Farm Pte Ltd, the local distributor of the product, has recalled the product from the market.

HSA said in a press statement that it had found "undeclared potent ingredients in the product" and is advising all consumers who may have the product to stop consuming it immediately.

"VIA.X For Men" claims to contain only natural ingredients, including Red Algae Peptide Hydrolysate, Pycnogenol, L-Arginine and Zinc Gluconate.

However, samples of the product were tested and found to be adulterated, containing undeclared potent ingredients of sildenafil and propoxyphenyl sildenafil.

Edited March 26, 2014 by Opel17