Advisory - "Stiff Rock" male sexual performance enhancement product seized from retail location in Valleyfield, QC

OTTAWA, May 29, 2015 /CNW/ -

The issue:

Health Canada is warning consumers that an unauthorized drug, "Stiff Rock" promoted for male sexual performance enhancement was seized from Boutique Érotique 5ieme avenue (also known as Boutique Érotique Liberté), 507 Gande-Île., Valleyfield, QC after Health Canada testing confirmed that the product contained drug ingredients: sildenafil; aminotadalafil; and hydroxythiohomosildenafil.

Products affected:

"Stiff Rock", available in one tablet per blisterpack, LOT: 100237, EXP: 2016-04-01

Who is affected:

Consumers who have bought or used "Stiff Rock", particularly those with heart conditions.

What consumers should do

• Consult with your healthcare professional if you have used this product and have any health concerns.
• Report any adverse events to Health Canada.

What Health Canada is doing:

Following a seizure of a shipment of "Stiff Rock" at the border, Departmental testing identified sildenafil, aminotadalafil and hydroxythiohomosildenafil. As a result, Health Canada seized additional units of "Stiff Rock" from the importer, Boutique Érotique 5ieme avenue (also known as Boutique Érotique Liberté). Should additional lots be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians.

Background:

Products containing sildenafil should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner. Sildenafil should never be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g. nitroglycerine) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems including high blood pressure, a history of heart attack, stroke, abnormal heart beat or chest pain, are at higher risk of cardiovascular side effects. Other possible side effects of using sildenafil include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision and hearing loss.

Hydroxythiohomosildenafil is a substance similar to sildenafil, and may pose similar health risks.

Aminotadalafil is a substance similar to tadalafil, a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and may pose similar health risks.

How to report side effects to health products to Health Canada:

• Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
• Visit MedEffect Canada's web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.

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SOURCE Health Canada

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