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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Alyx Gorman

TGA issues safety alerts after online herbal supplements found to contain Viagra

Natural vitamin supplements on a white flat surface
Australia’s pharmaceutical watchdog has issued safety alerts for online herbal supplements, after testing found they contained sildenafil (known as Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis). Photograph: Eyecrave Productions/Getty Images

Australians seeking to enhance their sexual performance using online herbal supplements could be getting more than they bargained for – and risking their health in the process.

On 29 January, Australia’s pharmaceutical watchdog, the TGA, issued safety alerts for seven supplements, including Tantra Jelly, Bullblood tablets and Throb herbal supplements after testing found they contained sildenafil, tadalafil and in some instances both.

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