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Chinese Proprietary Medicines Found Adulterated With Sildenafil
3 March 2001
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03 Mar 2001
The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that 2 Chinese Proprietary medicines have been tested and found to be adulterated with Sildenafil. The details of the products are as follows :
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Product Name | Brand | Ingredients as on label | Indications as on label | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dura Tonic 20 ml | Dura | Cornus officinalis, Ginseng, Cistanche deserticole, Morinda officinalis, Cinnamomum cassia, Angelica sinensis and Honey | Nourishing the kidney, strengthening the yang and tonifying the brain | Hunan Dura Pharmaceutical Co Ltd Hunan China |
Wei Loong Oral Solution 20 ml (Relabeled from Dura Oral Solution) | Extracts of Fructus Corni berries from Cornus officialis Sicb.et Zucc. | Boost the immune system and combat fatigue | Hunan Dura Pharmaceutical Co Ltd Hunan China |
Sildenafil is a very potent drug used for the treatment of male impotence. It has been associated with several deaths overseas due to improper and inappropriate use. Therefore, it should be consumed with caution and under close supervision of a medical practitioner.
Sildenafil is a poison controlled under the Poisons Act. It is an offence to import, sell or offer for sale any poison or product containing any poison without a licence issued by the Ministry. Anyone found guilty of an offence under the Poisons Act is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding S$10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.
The Ministry strongly advises members of the public not to consume these products. Should they come across such products, they should contact the National Pharmaceutical Administration at telephone No. 3255412 during office hours or Fax No 3255628.