Maxidus TGA alert

September 9, 2011

THE TGA has issued a warning about a herbal supplement called Maxidus Capsules which has been bought over the internet by some Australian consumers. Analaysis has confirmed the capsules contain the prescription drug sulfohydroxyhomsildenafil, a derivative of the active ingredient of Pfizer’s Viagra. The TGA is warning that the capsules may be harmful if taken without the supervision of a doctor, particularly in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease.

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Maxidus TGA alert

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