FDA issues warning about supplement claiming to enhance sexual performance

[snoop1130 4,884]

FDA issues warning about supplement claiming to enhance sexual performance

By The Nation

 

Dr Poonlarp Chantavichitwong, FDA deputy secretary-general

 

Blue M Gold, a food supplement widely advertised on its website and social media as increasing sexual libido, has been propagating its benefits without permission from Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the drug agency said on Friday, warning people against believing the claims as they could be dangerous.

 

FDA deputy secretary-general Dr Poonlarp Chantavichitwong said that the FDA had investigated and found the product had been registered as a food supplement. He said the licence for the production facility was now being suspended.

 

“FDA is currently dealing with advertisements that violate the law,” he said. “Taking supplements cannot improve sexual performance, so consumers should consider the facts before buying it.”

 

Previously, the FDA had found that most of these kinds of supplements contained sildenafil, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction which is classified as a specially controlled drug and must be used under the supervision of a doctor.

 

The most common adverse effects of sildenafil include headache and flushing. Patients with coronary artery disease who take nitrate drugs could suffer from low blood pressure, causing even shock and death.

 

“We would like to warn consumers to be cautious and not blindly believe in this advertisement, as it could have dangerous effects,” said Dr Poonlarp.

 

“If you find any dangerous and suspicious products, you can submit a complaint via FDA hotline 1556, e-mail [1556@fda.moph.go.th](mail to:1556@fda.moph.go.th), or PO Box 1556, Ministry of Public Health 11004. Alternately, report your complaints via Or Yor Smart Application mobile app, or contact the provincial health office nationwide.”

 

The deputy secretary-general added that advertising or exaggerating medicinal benefits without FDA approval via various media is considered an offence, with punishment ranging from Bt5,000 to Bt30,000 fine or up to three years’ imprisonment, or both,” he added.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30378378

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-11-15

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[scubascuba3 4,028]

In Pattaya 99% of guys are taking this stuff

[Emdog 3,421]

promising a good tip afterwards if up to snuff often works....

[jaltsc 9,219]

 "...advertised on its website and social media as increasing sexual libido."

 It will never replace Lao Khao, which guarantees "You'll never go to bed with an ugly woman...But you'll sure wake up with one."

 

Edited November 16 by jaltsc

[Grumpy John 499]

"Previously, the FDA had found that most of these kinds of supplements contained sildenafil, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction which is classified as a specially controlled drug and must be used under the supervision of a doctor."  That will come as a shock to millions of farang! 

[Hayduke 4,056]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

FDA issues warning about supplement claiming to enhance sexual performance

 

Scientists at the FDA confirm that for enhanced sexual performance you need...that very special, very rare, very sacred, and very expensive amulet...

 

 

 

Edited November 16 by Hayduke

[overherebc 16,438]

Take heed of this warning.

There will be soft times ahead.

[timewilltell 2,293]

And the name of this supplement to avoid is .........

unmentionable because of the defamation laws in Thailand I suppose. What a place!

[ChipButty 5,346]

How do they know it doesn't work has the FDA guys been trying out?

[kenk24 4,896]

5 minutes ago, timewilltell said:

And the name of this supplement to avoid is .........

unmentionable because of the defamation laws in Thailand I suppose. What a place!

absolutely the first thing mentioned in the article... but blame it on Thailand instead of reading even the first line... 

[oslooskar 197]

“Taking supplements cannot improve sexual performance"

 

NONSENSE! Eat a small handful of raw unsalted pumpkin seeds everyday and see what happens.

[brianthainess 538]

I have a headache and am feeling a bit flushed........

[terminatorchiangmai 1,330]

Gracku is also one of these supplements,

Available at nearly every pharmacy. 

 

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/medication-health-fraud/public-notification-grakcu-capsule-contains-hidden-drug-ingredients

Edited November 16 by terminatorchiangmai

[overherebc 16,438]

30 minutes ago, oslooskar said:

“Taking supplements cannot improve sexual performance"

 

NONSENSE! Eat a small handful of raw unsalted pumpkin seeds everyday and see what happens.

A pumpkin grows out of your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

head?

[mikebell 11,485]

Why don't they do what lots of old Chinese/Thai men do?  Eat ground up rhino horn or tiger bits.

Don't understand the belief that animals have to die to get an erection; sildenafil is available over the counter at most pharmacies in Pattaya even half a tablet works 100% . .... . so I've heard.