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AUSTIN (KXAN) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging people not to buy nine over-the-counter nutritional supplements available at various online retailers because of undeclared ingredients.
All nine drugs are marketed and advertised for “sexual enhancement,” the FDA said. All drugs contain either sildenafil, the active ingredient in the FDA-cleared drug Viagra, or tadalafil, the active ingredient in the FDA-cleared drug Cialis.
The FDA said the use of these drugs was “for use under the supervision of a licensed physician”. The agency also said the drugs could potentially interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin. It could lower blood pressure to “dangerous” levels, the FDA said.
The FDA issued the warnings on December 8th.
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The FDA pointed out that all drugs are sold on the Walmart website, but also said they could be sold in other retail stores as well.
The OTC drugs the FDA advises against include:
The FDA said it had “identified an emerging trend where over-the-counter products, often portrayed as dietary supplements, contain hidden ingredients that could be harmful.”
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