AFP: Chinese-made 'supplements' contain Viagra drug, US regulator warns

The Chinese problems continue. I wonder how many Chinese-made drugs pollute our pharmacies?

AFP: Chinese-made 'supplements' contain Viagra drug, US regulator warns:

"WASHINGTON (AFP) — The US drug safety watchdog warned Monday on its website that several Chinese-made 'dietary supplements' contain the active ingredient found in Viagra, and could be harmful to consumers.

'The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to buy or use Super Shangai, Strong Testis, Shangai Ultra, Shangai Ultra X, Lady Shangai, and Shangai Regular, also marketed as Shangai Chaojimengnan, products,' the FDA said in a statement.

'These products, which originate in China, are being marketed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and for sexual enhancement,' the statement said.

None of the product labels mention that they contain sildenafil, the active drug in Viagra, or a similar compound, it said.

'The undeclared ingredients in these products may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels,' the statement warned.

Particularly at risk are sufferers of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease."