The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been informed that the Hungarian Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYEI), on 8th August, 2017 revealed that U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Man of Steel 1 and Man of Steel 2 to the consumer level, due to undeclared life-threatening ingredient (Sildenafil) contained in the supplement. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra, a prescription drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction which could trigger a sharp drop in blood pressure when used in combination with prescription drugs containing nitroglycerine, commonly found in medications for diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and hypertension.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return unused portions to the nearest NAFDAC office for disposal.
NAFDAC implores all outlets with these products to immediately stop the sale and distribution and submit products to nearest NAFDAC office for necessary action.
Adverse events associated with the use of this product should be reported to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFADC PRASCOR (20543 TOLL FREE from all networks) or via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.
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