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| Therma Power (red and blue varieties) and Grenade Fat Burner The U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warned consumers not to use the ephedrine-containing products Therma Power (red variety) and Grenade Fat Burner after the products were associated with serious adverse reactions. The MHRA also warned consumers to not use the ephedrine-free Therma Power (blue variety) because it contains synephrine and caffeine, a combination that has been associated with cardiovascular adverse reactions. |
| Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers not to use Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs because it was found to contain an undeclared ingredient similar to the prescription drug sildenafil. The product has been recalled by the manufacturer in the U.S. Sildenafil is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and should only be used under the supervision of a health care professional. |
| Wodibo Wodibo is promoted as an all-natural Chinese potency-enhancing product for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The Danish Medicines Agency has warned against the use of Wodibo because it was found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil, prescription drugs authorized for treatment of erectile dysfunction. Both of these medications should only be used under the supervision of a health care professional. |
| Government of Canada Announces Proposed New Labelling Requirements to Protect Health of Canadians The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced increased protection for Canadians with food allergies by introducing new labelling requirements for food allergens, gluten sources and added sulphites contained in prepackaged foods. |
| Health Canada Advises Canadians to Exercise Caution When Purchasing and Using Bunk Beds Health Canada is advising Canadians to exercise caution when purchasing and using bunk beds. Since 1987, there have been 61 incidents that involved injuries associated with bunk beds reported to Health Canada. |
| Potential Health Risk: Do Not to Use Jin Bu Huan Anodyne Tablets Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the unauthorized product Jin Bu Huan Anodyne because it contains the undeclared ingredient tetrahydropalmatine, which has been associated with serious adverse health effects. |
| Unauthorized Wild Vineyard Products Pose a Risk to Health Further to an advisory posted in December 2007, Health Canada is informing Canadians of additional information on Wild Vineyard products that pose a risk to health. |
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