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On 2nd June 2014, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use “Dick’s Hard Up”. Dick’s Hard Up is a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites and in some retail stores. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that “Dick’s Hard Up” contains tadalafil.
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FDA’s warning against
“Dick’s Hard Up ”
Dr. P.Naina MohamedPharmacologist
Introduction On 2nd June 2014, The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use “Dick’s Hard Up”.
Dick’s Hard Up is a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites and in some retail stores.
FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that “Dick’s Hard Up” contains tadalafil.
Possible Mechanism of Action
Interaction with Nitrates
Interaction with Protease Inhibitors (Antiretrovirals)
Interaction with CYP3A4 Inhbitors
Conclusion
FDA warns the Consumers should stop using this product immediately and throw it away.
FDA advises the Consumers who have experienced any negative side effects should consult a health care professional as soon as possible.
FDA announces to the public of a growing trend of dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs and chemicals. These products are typically promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, and body building, and are often represented as being “all natural.”
FDA claims that they are unable to test and identify all products marketed as dietary supplements on the market that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients.
FDA advises the Consumers to exercise caution before purchasing any product in the above categories.
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