HSA updates on products found overseas that contain potent ingredients (February 2024)

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) intends to inform the public about items discovered and reported by international authorities in February 2024. These items were found to contain powerful components that are prohibited in these products and could lead to adverse effects.

The general public is advised to:

  • Seek medical advice if they have consumed any of the products and are experiencing discomfort.
  • Refrain from purchasing these products while overseas.
  • Exercise caution when buying health-related items online or from unfamiliar sources, whether local or international.
  • Approach products that promise rapid or miraculous outcomes with skepticism
  • Seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist when managing acute and chronic medical symptoms and conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, eczema).

Additionally, the public is encouraged to visit the following link: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/consumer-safety/ to gain a deeper understanding of the risks associated with purchasing health products from dubious sources.

Please refer to Annex A and Annex B for the list of products and the possible side effects of the potent ingredients. If members of the public encounter the sale or distribution of these products within Singapore, they are encouraged to reach out to HSA’s Enforcement Branch via telephone at 6866 3485 during office hours (Monday to Friday) or through email at hsa_is@hsa.gov.sg.

Annex A – List of product and its potent ingredient

Name of productPotent ingredient(s)Source
(Regulatory Agency)
Alien Power Platinum 11000 (green)Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Alien 2 Power Platinum 11000 (red)Tadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Arize Herbal Dietary Supplement CapsulesNortadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)United States Food and Drug Administration
Bang Maximum PowerSildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Ginseng Red 2000Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Jaguar 25000Tadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Lanlay Vita-X 300mgSildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Libigrow Platinum 10000PrasteroneHealth Canada
LollipopSildenafil, Tadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitors) and YohimbineHealth Canada
Lucky LadySildenafil and Tadalafil
(PDE-5 inhibitors)
Health Canada
Magnum Gold 24KSildenafil(PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Magnum XXL 500KLevodopa and PrasteroneHealth Canada
Magnum XXL 9800Levodopa and PrasteroneHealth Canada
Magnum 750K PlatinumTadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Pink PussycatHydroxythiohomosildenafil
(PDE-5 inhibitor)
Health Canada
Premium Pro Power 3500Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
ResERECTION!Sildenafil and Tadalafil
(PDE-5 inhibitors)
Health Canada
ResERECTION!Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
RHINO 69 Fire 500KLevodopa and PrasteroneHealth Canada
Rhino 7 Platinum 5000Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)
and Yohimbe
Health Canada
Rhino 7 Platinum 10,000Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)
and Yohimbe
Health Canada
Rhino 7 Platinum 10,000Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Rhino 11 Platinum 200KTadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Rhino 25 Platinum 25000Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Rhino 69 Extreme 500KPrasteroneHealth Canada
Rhino 69 Extreme 990KSildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Rhino 69 Fire 500KLevodopa and PrasteroneHealth Canada
Rhino 69 Platinum 35000Tadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Rhino 69 Platinum 700KSildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Rhino 69 Power Plus 500KTadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Rhino 69 6500KSildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)
and Yohimbe
Health Canada
Rhino 69 7000KSildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Royal Master 1500Tadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Rush Hour 72Sildenafil and Tadalafil
(PDE-5 inhibitors)
Health Canada
Sexual Performance Supplement -Members OnlySildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Spanish Fly 20,000 (green)Tadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Spanish Fly 22,000 (red)Tadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
Stiff RockSildenafil and Tadalafil
(PDE-5 inhibitors)
Health Canada
Stiff RoxSildenafil and Tadalafil
(PDE-5 inhibitors)
Health Canada
Super Rhino Gold 18000Sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor) and YohimbeHealth Canada
Sustain herbal dietary supplementTadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)United States Food and Drug Administration
Schwinnng brand dietary supplement capsulesNortadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)United States Food and Drug Administration
2000 Ginseng RedSildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada
3800 Hard RockTadalafil (PDE-5 inhibitor)Health Canada

Annex B – possible side effects of the potent ingredient

PDE-5 inhibitors

  • Avanafil, sildenafil, and tadalafil can cause severe side effects, including strokes, heart attacks, and priapism, and are unsuitable for patients with certain heart conditions or those on nitrates.

Levodopa, or L-Dopa

  • Is used for Parkinsonโ€™s Disease treatment and may cause low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, and breathing issues, necessitating medical supervision and caution with blood pressure medications.

Prasterone

  • Also known as DHEA, increases the risk of hormone-sensitive cancers and can lead to cardiovascular disease, fertility changes, hair loss, voice deepening, insulin resistance, menstrual changes, liver issues, and high blood pressure.

Yohimbine

  • Extracted from yohimbe bark, is associated with side effects like insomnia, anxiety, palpitations, sweating, and blurred vision, with risks of severe low blood pressure, rapid heartbeats, seizures, paralysis, coma, and possible death in overdose cases.

HSA: Health Sciences Authority

Link to the HSA announcement: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/announcements/safety-alert/hsa-updates-on-products-found-overseas-that-contain-potent-ingredients-(february-2024)


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