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These sexual enhancement supplements contain hidden prescription drugs
Key takeaways
- The TGA confrimed Lustra 80 tablets contained undeclared tadalafil.
- Both Viagra and Cialis are commonly prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction in Australia, and sildenafil can also be used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- The drugs work by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow to specific areas of the body, but they can have serious side effects if taken by the wrong person without a prescription.
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The TGA confrimed Lustra 80 tablets contained undeclared tadalafil. (Supplied)
Link copied Share Share article The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a warning for consumers using sexual enhancement products after an investigation found several brands contained hidden amounts of viagra and other prescription-only drugs.
The TGA tested 11 products that claimed to be dietary or natural formulas, and found they contained undeclared prescription drugs with the substances sildenafil, commonly marketed as viagra, tadalafil, known by the brand name Cialis, and dapoxetine.
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