Public advisory

Unauthorized products may pose serious health risks (June 16, 2022 to February 10, 2023)

Last updated

Summary

Product
Various unauthorized health products promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, as a workout aid, as "poppers", or for lightening skin or treating skin conditions (such as eczema or psoriasis).
Issue
Health products - Unauthorized product
What to do

Stop using these products and consult your health care professional if you have health concerns. Report these or any unauthorized health products to Health Canada.

Affected products

Unauthorized health products
Photo Product & Promoted Use Hazard Identified Company Action Taken Date Added
Tretinoin Cream Anti-Acne Anti-Wrinkle Youth Renewal Night Cream

Tretinoin Cream Anti-Acne Anti-Wrinkle Youth Renewal Night Cream

Skin lightening

Labeled to contain tretinoin

Beauty Lounge Canada

Calgary, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and from online sale

2023-01-25

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

Project Glo Up / Glowify

Calgary, AB

Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2023-01-25

Brilliant Skin Essentials Topical Solution - AB

Brilliant Skin Essentials Topical Solution (Toner)

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

Project Glo Up / Glowify

Calgary, AB

Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2023-01-25

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

Project Glo Up / Glowify

Calgary, AB

Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2023-01-25

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

Beauty Haven Canada

Oshawa, ON

Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2022-12-28

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Solution

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

Beauty Haven Canada

Oshawa, ON

Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2022-12-28

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

Beauty Haven Canada

Oshawa, ON

Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2022-12-28

Arize (capsules) Sexual enhancement Arize (capsules)

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tadalafil or nortadalafil Les Folies du Coeur

7580 boul. Henri Bourassa

Quebec, QC
Seized from the retail location 2022-12-14
Pink Pussycat Sexual enhancement Pink Pussycat

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain hydroxythiohomosildenafil

Aren't We Naughty

Locations:

80 Bramwin Court

Brampton, ON

1755 Pickering Parkway

Pickering, ON

4040 Highway 7, unit 2

Woodbridge, ON

Seized from the retail location 2022-12-14
Titanium 4000 Sexual enhancement Titanium 4000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil

Aren't We Naughty

Locations:

80 Bramwin Court

Brampton, ON

1755 Pickering Parkway

Pickering, ON

Seized from the retail location 2022-12-14
Brilliant Skin Rejuvenating Facial Cream Brilliant Skin Rejuvenating Facial Cream

Skin lightening
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tretinoin Glamouroza E-retail

Red Deer, AB
Removed from sale 2022-10-17
Brilliant Skin Rejuvenating Facial Toner Brilliant Skin Rejuvenating Facial Toner

Skin lightening
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tretinoin Glamouroza E-retail

Red Deer, AB
Removed from sale 2022-10-17
Black Panther Power Gummy-front-sm Black Panther Power Gummy

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-10-12
Gold Rhino Super long (front) Gold Rhino Super Long Lasting Extreme 285k

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-10-12
Libigrow platinum 10,000-front-sm Libigrow Platinum 10,000

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain prasterone Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-10-12
Plus power Love 20000-front-sm Plus power Love 20,000

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-10-12
rhino-super-long-lasting-750k-front-sm Rhino Super Long Lasting 750k

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-10-12
Rhino Super Long lasting Premium 500k (front) Rhino Super Long Lasting Premium 500k

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-10-12
Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Solution 2 Skin lightening Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Solution 2

Skin lightening
Labelled to contain tretinoin and 2% hydroquinone Glamouroza E-retail

Red Deer, AB
Removed from sale 2022-09-27
Rhino 69 Extreme 500k sexual enhancement Rhino 69 Extreme 500k Sexual enhancement Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain prasterone Esso Gas Station

89 Lindsay Street S. Lindsay, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-09-27
Blue 6K Blue 6K

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Imperial XX Imperial XX

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain

sildenafil and tadalafil
Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
One Million One Million

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
P1S 100 P1S 100

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Rhino 17 Plus Rhino 17 Plus

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Rhino 69 Rhino 69

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Rhino 99 Extreme 188K Rhino 99 Extreme 188K

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Rhino Platinum 8000 Rhino Platinum 8000

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Detoxi Slim Detoxi Slim

Weight loss
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sibutramine Jedpar Health and Beauty

Lethbridge, AB
Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale 2022-08-31
Idol Slim Coffee Idol Slim Coffee

Weight loss
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain lorcaserin Jedpar Health and Beauty

Lethbridge, AB
Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale 2022-08-31
Lida Shake Lida Shake

Weight loss
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain lorcaserin Jedpar Health and Beauty

Lethbridge, AB
Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale 2022-08-31
Max Slim Max Slim

Weight loss
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sibutramine Jedpar Health and Beauty

Lethbridge, AB
Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale 2022-08-31
Jungle Juice Platinum Black Jungle Juice Platinum Black

Poppers
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Kidney Boost Kidney Boost

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Super Rush Power Pack Super Rush Power Pack

Poppers
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Titanium 4000 (tablet) Titanium 4000 (tablet)

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tadalafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
USA V9 USA V9

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-31
Pillkings Plus 99K (liquid format) Pillkings Plus 99K (liquid format)

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Boutique érotique Le Prince

5355 Mnt Saint-Hubert

Saint-Hubert, QC
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Pillqueen Plus 99K (liquid format) Pillqueen Plus 99K (liquid format)

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Boutique érotique Le Prince

5355 Mnt Saint-Hubert

Saint-Hubert, QC
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
3800 Hard Rock 3800 Hard Rock

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
7k 7k

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Alien 2 Power Platinum 11000 Alien 2 Power Platinum 11000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Alien Power Platinum 11000 Alien Power Platinum 11000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Black Panther #1 Black Panther #1

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Ginseing Red 2000 Ginseing Red 2000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Jaguar 30000 Jaguar 30000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Lucky Lady Lucky Lady

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Master Zone 1500 Master Zone 1500

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Platinum Rhino Love 20000 (red front packaging) Platinum Rhino Love 20000 (red front packaging)

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Platinum Rhino Love 20000 (black front packaging) Platinum Rhino Love 20000 (black front packaging)

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Plus Imperial Love 22000 Plus Imperial Love 22000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Premier Love Platinum 22000 Premier Love Platinum 22000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Premium Pro Power 3500 Premium Pro Power 3500

Sexual enhancement

Labelled to contain yohimbe

Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil

Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Rhino 7 Platinum 5000 Rhino 7 Platinum 5000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and yohimbe Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Rush Hour 72 Rush Hour 72

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil, tadalafil, desmethyl carbodenafil and dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Spanish Fly 20,000 (green capsule) Spanish Fly 20,000 (green capsule)

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Spanish Fly 22,000 (purple capsule) Spanish Fly 22,000 (purple capsule)

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Stiff Rox Stiff Rox

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Super Panther 7K Super Panther 7K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
Trojan-X 300K Trojan-X 300K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
XXL Ant 3000 XXL Ant 3000

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Grace Daily Mart

1579 Ellesmere Rd,

Scarborough, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-08-15
MyoBlox Skywalk Peach Rings MyoBlox Skywalk Peach Rings

Workout supplement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain levodopa Amped Nutrition

314 Queen St S.

Bolton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-26
MyoBlox Skywalk Purple Haze MyoBlox Skywalk Purple Haze

Workout supplement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain levodopa Amped Nutrition

314 Queen St S.

Bolton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-26
MyoBlox Skywalk Red Wave MyoBlox Skywalk Red Wave

Workout supplement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain levodopa Amped Nutrition

314 Queen St S.

Bolton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-26
Rhino 7 Platinum 5000_Front Rhino 7 Platinum 5000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and yohimbe Esso Gas Station

89 Lindsay Street S.

Lindsay, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-26
Super Panther 500K_front Super Panther 500k

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Esso Gas Station

89 Lindsay Street S.

Lindsay, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-26
777K Sexual enhancement 777K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

800 Barton St E. Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Plus Imperial Love 22000 Plus Imperial Love 22000

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tadalafil and sildenafil Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

800 Barton St E. Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Rhino 7 Platinum 5000 Rhino 7 Platinum 5000 (large and small packaging)

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and yohimbe Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

800 Barton St E. Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Spanish Fly 20,000 Spanish Fly 20,000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

800 Barton St E. Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Stiff Rox Stiff Rox

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

800 Barton St E. Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Super Panther 7K Super Panther 7K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

800 Barton St E. Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Twin Rhino 69 Power 500K+ Twin Rhino 69 Power 500K+ Sexual enhancement Labelled to contain yohimbe Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

800 Barton St E. Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
VIP Go Rhino VIP Go Rhino Sexual enhancement Labelled to contain yohimbe Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

800 Barton St E. Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Platinum Rhino Love 2000 Platinum Rhino Love 2000

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

155 Hunter St W.

Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Premier Love Platinum 22000 Premier Love Platinum 22000

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain tadalafil and sildenafil Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

155 Hunter St W.

Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Twin Rhino 69 Power 500K+ Twin Rhino 69 Power 500K+

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Big Bee Convenience & Food Mart

155 Hunter St W.

Hamilton, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Infinity 10K Infinity 10K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Kangaroo Ultra 3000 Kangaroo Ultra 3000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Magnum Gold 24K Magnum Gold 24K

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Magnum Male Sexual enhancement XXL 1000K Magnum Male Sexual enhancement XXL 1000K

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Magnum XXL 9800 Magnum XXL 9800

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Passion Classic Passion Classic

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Pink Pussycat Pink Pussycat

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain hydroxythiohomosildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Platinum ZEN69 96000 Platinum ZEN69 96000

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Recharged Blue Rhino 79 Extreme 188K Recharged Blue Rhino 79 Extreme 188K

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Rhino 8 Supreme 500K Rhino 8 Supreme 500K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Sexy Lady Sexy Lady

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Spanish Fly 22000 Spanish Fly 22000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Swiss Navy Daily Supplement for Sexual Health Swiss Navy Daily Supplement for Sexual Health

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Xcalibur Platinum 11000 Xcalibur Platinum 11000

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Secret Sex Shop

2279 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Alien Power Platinum 11000 Alien Power Platinum 11000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Love Den Romantic Accessories Ltd.

Unit 121 – 735 Goldstream Avenue

Langford, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Black Panther #1 Black Panther #1

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Den Romantic Accessories Ltd.

Unit 121 – 735 Goldstream Avenue

Langford, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Black Panther #1 (3 pack) Black Panther #1 (3 pack)

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Den Romantic Accessories Ltd.

Unit 121 – 735 Goldstream Avenue

Langford, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Black Panther Platinum 30K Black Panther Platinum 30K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Love Den Romantic Accessories Ltd.

Unit 121 – 735 Goldstream Avenue

Langford, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Lucky Lady Lucky Lady

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Love Den Romantic Accessories Ltd.

Unit 121 – 735 Goldstream Avenue

Langford, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
ResErection! ResErection!

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Love Den Romantic Accessories Ltd.

Unit 121 – 735 Goldstream Avenue

Langford, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
ResErection! (Bottle) ResErection!

(Bottle)

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Love Den Romantic Accessories Ltd.

Unit 121 – 735 Goldstream Avenue

Langford, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
Rhino Rhino

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain aminotadalafil Love Den Romantic Accessories Ltd.

Unit 121 – 735 Goldstream Avenue

Langford, B.C.
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-12
777K Sexual enhancement 777K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Amsterdam Amsterdam

Poppers
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Blue Boy Original Blue Boy Original

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Double Scorpio Emerald Double Scorpio Emerald

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
English Royale English Royale

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Gold Label Amsterdam Gold Label Amsterdam

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Gold Rush Gold Rush

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Increasing Delay Increasing Delay

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Jaguar 25000 Jaguar 25000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Jaguar 30000 Jaguar 30000

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Japan Tengsu Japan Tengsu

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain sildenafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Jungle Juice Max Jungle Juice Max

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Jungle Juice Platinum Jungle Juice Platinum

Poppers
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Maca Maca

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Master Zone 1500 (Blue) Master Zone 1500 (Blue)

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Passion Classic Passion Classic

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Pig Sweat Pig Sweat

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Pink Pussycat Pink Pussycat

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain hydroxythiohomosildenafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Poseidon Platinum Poseidon Platinum

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Power Panther Power Panther

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Red Diamond Viagra Red Diamond Viagra

Sexual enhancement
Product was previously tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Red Mamba Red Mamba

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe

Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil
Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Rising Phoenix 5K Rising Phoenix 5K

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Rochefort Rochefort

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Rush Original Rush Original

Poppers
Labelled to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Rush Power Pak Rush Power Pak

Poppers
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain isobutyl nitrite Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Shiva Gold Shiva Gold

Sexual enhancement
Product with similar packaging (previously seized) was tested and found to contain tadalafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Super Mamba Triple Maximum Super Mamba Triple Maximum

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
USA Black Gold USA Black Gold

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain sildenafil Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
X Panther 9X X Panther 9X

Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe Wiggles Adult Video

980 The Queensway,

Etobicoke, ON
Seized from the retail location 2022-07-05
Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream

Skin lightening
Labelled to contain tretinoin and 2% hydroquinone Jedpar Health and Beauty

Lethbridge, AB
Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale 2022-06-16
Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Solution (Toner) Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Solution (Toner)

Skin lightening
Labelled to contain tretinoin and 2% hydroquinone Jedpar Health and Beauty

Lethbridge, AB
Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale 2022-06-16
Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Skin lightening
Labelled to contain tretinoin and 2% hydroquinone Jedpar Health and Beauty

Lethbridge, AB
Seized from the warehouse location and removed from online sale 2022-06-16
Aokeman Biaoge Aokeman Biaoge

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB

Wah Loong Chinese Herbs Ltd.

9650 Harvest Hills Blvd. N #1003

Calgary, AB

Wah Shun Chinese Herbs & Ginseng

25 Heritage Meadows Way SE

Calgary, AB

Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Chong Cao Lu Bian Wan Chong Cao Lu Bian Wan

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB
Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Chong Cao Lu Bian Wong Chong Cao Lu Bian Wong

Sexual enhancement
Product tablet and capsule tested by Health Canada and capsule found to contain sildenafil Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB

Wah Shun Chinese Herbs & Ginseng

25 Heritage Meadows Way SE

Calgary, AB

Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Chong Cao Shuang Shen

Chong Cao Shuang Shen

Sexual enhancement

Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and acetaminophen Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB

Wah Loong Chinese Herbs Ltd.

9650 Harvest Hills Blvd. N #1003

Calgary, AB

Wah Shun Chinese Herbs & Ginseng

25 Heritage Meadows Way SE

Calgary, AB

Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Germany Black Ants (Sheng Jing Pian)

Germany Black Ants (Sheng Jing Pian)

Sexual enhancement

Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and ciprofloxacin Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB

Wah Loong Chinese Herbs Ltd.

9650 Harvest Hills Blvd. N #1003

Calgary, AB

Wah Shun Chinese Herbs & Ginseng

25 Heritage Meadows Way SE

Calgary, AB

Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Germany Black King Kong (De Guo Hei Jin Gang) Germany Black King Kong (De Guo Hei Jin Gang)

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB

Wah Loong Chinese Herbs Ltd.

9650 Harvest Hills Blvd. N #1003

Calgary, AB

Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
King Kung Fu King Kung Fu

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB
Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Li Long Germany Black King Kong

Li Long Germany Black King Kong

Sexual enhancement

Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and ciprofloxacin Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB<

Wah Loong Chinese Herbs Ltd.

9650 Harvest Hills Blvd. N #1003

Calgary, AB

Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Lu Rong Sheng Jing Wan Lu Rong Sheng Jing Wan

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB

Wah Loong Chinese Herbs Ltd.

9650 Harvest Hills Blvd. N #1003

Calgary, AB

Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Lu Xie Shen Dan Lu Xie Shen Dan

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil, diclofenac and glyburide Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB
Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Vigour 800 Vigour 800

Sexual enhancement
Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil and ciprofloxacin Wah Hing Chinese Ginseng Center

999 36 Street NE #800G

Calgary, AB

 

Wah Shun Chinese Herbs & Ginseng

25 Heritage Meadows Way SE

Calgary, AB

Seized from the retail location 2022-06-16
Beneks' Fashion Fair Cream

Beneks' Fashion Fair Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Beneks' Hot Movate Gel

Beneks' Hot Movate Gel

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain betamethasone dipropionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Clearbact Cream

Clearbact Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain betamethasone dipropionate and neomycin sulfate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Dermovate Cream

Dermovate Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Diproson

Diproson

Eczema

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Esapharma Lemonvate

Esapharma Lemonvate

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Esapharma Movate

Esapharma Movate

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Funbact-A Triple Action Cream

Funbact-A Triple Action Cream

Eczema

Labelled to contain betamethasone dipropionate and neomycin sulfate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

H20 Jours Naturel Cream

H20 Jours Naturel Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

H20 Jours Naturel Cream Aloe Vera

H20 Jours Naturel Cream Aloe Vera

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

H20 Jours Naturel Papaya Cream

H20 Jours Naturel Papaya Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

H20 Jours Naturel Pasteque Cream

H20 Jours Naturel Pasteque Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Janet Papaya Cream

Janet Papaya Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Kojic Clear Fast Action

Kojic Clear Fast Action

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

L'abidjanaise Cream

L'abidjanaise Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

La Bamakoise

La Bamakoise

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Neoprosone-Gel Forte

Neoprosone-Gel Forte

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Visible Difference Cream

Visible Difference Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

VixaSkineal Cream

VixaSkineal Cream

Skin treatment

Labelled to contain clobetasol propionate, ketoconazole, and neomycin sulfate

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-01-20

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

More to Shoppe

Edson, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2023-01-20

Brilliant Skin Essentials Topical Solution

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Solution

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

More to Shoppe

Edson, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2023-01-20

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

More to Shoppe

Edson, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2023-01-20

DETO Fitness

DETO Fitness

Weight loss

Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sibutramine

ZLS2

Whitecourt, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and from online sale

2023-02-10

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Set

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

AR Pinoy

Calgary, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and from online sale

2023-02-10

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream

Brilliant Skin Essentials Brilliant Rejuv Topical Cream

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

AR Pinoy

Calgary, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and from online sale

2023-02-10

Brilliant Skin Essentials Topical Solution (Toner)

Brilliant Skin Essentials Topical Solution (Toner)

Skin lightening

Labelled to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin

AR Pinoy

Calgary, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and from online sale

2023-02-10

Brilliant Skin Essentials Rejuvenating Facial Toner

Brilliant Skin Essentials Rejuvenating Facial Toner

Skin lightening

Product with similar packaging was tested and found to contain tretinoin

AR Pinoy

Calgary, AB

Removed from the warehouse location and removed from online sale

2023-02-10

Jekonmo Herbal Mixture

Jekonmo Herbal Mixture

Sexual enhancement

Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil

Akins International Foods

550 Sargent Ave

Winnipeg, MB

Seized from the retail location

2023-02-10

Blue Rhino Male Enhancement Sexual enhancement

Blue Rhino Male Enhancement

Sexual enhancement

Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil

Cupid Boutique

368 Dundas St

Woodstock, ON

Seized from the retail location

2023-02-10

Just for Women Sexual enhancement

Just for Women

Sexual enhancement

Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil

Cupid Boutique

368 Dundas St

Woodstock, ON

Seized from the retail location

2023-02-10

Strong-SX Super Sex Pill Sexual enhancement

Strong-SX Super Sex Pill

Sexual enhancement

Product tested by Health Canada and found to contain sildenafil

Cupid Boutique

368 Dundas St

Woodstock, ON

Seized from the retail location

2023-02-10

Issue

Health Canada is advising about unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks. The table is updated when Health Canada finds unauthorized health products that are promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, as a workout aid, as "popper" or for lightening skin or treating skin conditions (such as eczema or psoriasis). These products are labelled to contain or have been tested and found to contain dangerous ingredients. Links to previous tables with affected products are also available below.

Unauthorized health products have not been approved by Health Canada, which means that they have not been assessed for safety, effectiveness and quality. Unauthorized health products can pose many health dangers, including:

  • They may contain ingredients not listed on the label. This includes ingredients like prescription drugs, possibly at doses exceeding maximum recommended amounts. Prescription drugs should be taken only under the supervision of a health care professional because they may cause serious side effects. Using a product that contains ingredients that the consumer is not aware of increases the chance of dangerous allergies and interactions with other medications and foods.
  • The label may indicate a dangerous ingredient or combination of ingredients. For example, it could list a drug that should be available only by prescription from a health care professional, or a combination of ingredients that Health Canada does not permit because of serious health risks.

Health Canada maintains this page so that people can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. You are encouraged to check back regularly for updates. Advisories on safety issues involving other types of products are available in the recalls and safety alerts database.

What you should do

What companies should know:

  • Selling unauthorized health products in Canada is illegal.
  • When Health Canada identifies unauthorized products that may pose serious health risks, Health Canada takes appropriate action to prevent further distribution and informs Canadians. This includes working with the Canada Border Services Agency to help prevent further importation of unauthorized products.

Additional information

Previous recalls or alerts
Background

Acetaminophen is a drug that can pose serious health risks, including liver damage, if too much is taken. This may lead to liver failure or, in the most severe cases, death. Early signs of taking too much acetaminophen include nausea, vomiting, lethargy, sweating, loss of appetite and pain in the upper part of the abdomen or stomach. Abdominal pain may be the first sign of liver damage and may not be apparent for 24 to 48 hours. Acetaminophen may also cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms include blistering, skin reddening and rash.

Betamethasone dipropionate and clobetasol propionate are highly potent corticosteroid prescription drugs that are applied to the skin to treat inflammatory skin conditions. Side effects include skin irritation and, with prolonged use, skin weakening or deterioration. Adverse effects from using too much include decreased ability to fight infection, symptoms of adrenal gland suppression (i.e., low blood pressure, low blood sugar, weight loss, muscle pain, gastrointestinal problems and severe fatigue) or Cushing's syndrome (i.e., high blood pressure, high blood sugar, weight gain, muscle weakness, bone loss and severe fatigue), depending on how much has been absorbed. These drugs should not be used by pregnant or nursing people.

Ciprofloxacin in oral format (taken by mouth) is a prescription antibacterial drug used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs and airways, urinary system, prostate, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It can also be used to treat diarrhea and certain sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacterial infections. Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, joint pain, itching, and poor kidney function. Rare but serious side effects include disabling and possibly long-lasting tendonitis (tendon inflammation), tendon rupture (including the Achilles Tendon), nerve damage, neurological problems (including seizures), life-threatening heart issues (including heart electrical problems), myasthenia gravis (muscle disease), liver injury, and serious allergic reactions, including death. It is important to use this drug as directed by a health care professional. Misuse or overuse could lead to bacteria growth that will not be killed by ciprofloxacin, and could lead to bacterial resistance (the drug may not work in the future).

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation (for example, pain and swelling associated with certain types of arthritis). In oral format (taken by mouth), it is a prescription drug. Diclofenac increases the risk of serious heart-related events (such as heart attack and stroke), high blood pressure, stomach or intestinal bleeding or ulcers, severe kidney or liver problems, and bleeding or clotting problems. It should not be used by patients who have: severe heart problems; stomach or intestinal conditions; bleeding disorders; a history of asthma or allergic-type reactions after taking diclofenac, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other NSAIDs; severe kidney or liver problems; or high potassium. It should also not be used by children less than 16 years old, or by people in the third trimester of pregnancy or who are breastfeeding. Use in the first and second trimester of pregnancy must be carefully weighed by a doctor and may require increased monitoring. Diclofenac risks may be higher for patients taking other medications, as well as elderly patients.

Glyburide is a prescription drug used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. Side effects may include severely low blood sugar (which can be life-threatening), stomach or intestinal problems, and serious skin and hypersensitivity reactions. Glyburide should not be used by people who: are less than 18 years of age; have type 1 diabetes; are pregnant or breastfeeding; or have liver disease or kidney impairment. It should also not be used during times of severe stress, such as during infection, mental stress, physical injury, or surgery. Risks may be higher for patients taking other medications, as well as elderly patients.

Hydroquinone is a prescription drug when it is greater than a 2% concentration and a natural health product at a concentration of 2% and under. It is used topically (applied to the skin) to lighten areas of darkened skin caused by different conditions (e.g., sun exposure, skin damage, pregnancy, medications or age). It should not be used by people who are allergic to hydroquinone or who are taking medicines that make their skin more sensitive to light. Hydroquinone is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding people, or for children. It should be used with caution in those who have previously had cancer. Side effects include skin reactions such as redness, dryness, cracked skin, burning, stinging, peeling, itching, increased sensitivity to sunlight, sunburn, blisters and scarring. It may cause skin discolouration (i.e., blue or black discolouration or white patches or spots) that, in some cases, can be disfiguring. In laboratory animals, it has been associated with cancer after long-term exposure.

Ketoconazole is a prescription antifungal drug typically used to treat skin and scalp infections. It should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. When applied to skin, common side effects include severe irritation, itchiness and stinging. Contact dermatitis (an itchy or painful rash) and painful allergic reactions have been reported more rarely. Ketoconazole should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding people unless directed by a health care professional.

Levodopa, also known as L-dopa, is a prescription drug that is combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson's medications. It should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Levodopa may interact with drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, and should not be used by breastfeeding or pregnant individuals. Among other contraindications or precautions, it should not be taken by people with narrow angle glaucoma, with untreated heart, liver, blood, kidney, lung (bronchial asthma) or hormonal diseases, with a history of melanoma or suspicious skin lesions, or those recently treated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor drugs. Side effects requiring medical attention include: sudden onset of sleep; uncontrollable and abnormal movements of the face, eyelids, mouth, tongue, neck, arms, hands, or legs; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; an irregular heartbeat or fluttering in the chest; hallucinations; feeling lightheaded when standing quickly; or unusual changes in mood or behaviour.

Lorcaserin was a prescription weight-loss drug that was never authorised for sale in Canada and was withdrawn from the United States market due to an increased occurrence of cancers among clinical trial participants. Other side effects include fatigue, headache, cough, sore throat, breathing difficulties, nausea, abdominal discomfort, back pain, irregular heartbeat, leg swelling, anxiety, mood change and depression. In diabetic patients, severe low blood sugar may occur.

Neomycin sulfate is an antibiotic prescription drug and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Side effects include allergic reactions that range from mild skin reactions (itching, rash and hives) to severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Side effects such as damage to nerve tissue or the central nervous system, inner ear, and organs responsible for hearing and balance, and reduced kidney function have occurred in patients taking neomycin orally (by mouth) or when applied on the skin to open wounds or damaged skin. As well, when not used as directed, neomycin sulphate could increase the risk of infections resistant to neomycin or other antibiotics. Neomycin sulphate should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding people unless directed by a health care professional.

Prasterone is a controlled substance in Canada. It is approved as a prescription steroid hormone for vaginal insertion for the treatment of postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy, a medical condition characterized by the thinning and drying of the vaginal walls that may occur at menopause. It is illegal to sell controlled substances without proper authorization from Health Canada. Prasterone has not been approved in Canada for any other use, or in an oral (i.e., taken by mouth) format. Prasterone is transformed in the body into androgen and estrogen hormones. Androgens may increase the risk of liver damage, heart attack, stroke, reduced fertility, hardening of the arteries, the development of male characteristics in women (e.g., increased facial hair), and enlargement or tenderness of male breasts or nipples. Estrogens may increase the risk of high blood pressure, headache, breast and uterine cancer, and blood clots. People with a history of breast cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use prasterone. Prasterone risks increase with the dose. The long-term health consequences of prasterone use are unknown.

"Poppers" is a slang term for products that contain alkyl nitrites. Despite being labelled for various uses such as leather cleaners, room odourizers or liquid incense, these products are inhaled or ingested by consumers for recreational purposes.

Alkyl nitrites, such as amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite and isobutyl nitrite are prescription drugs and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Products containing alkyl nitrites may pose serious risks, including death, depending on the amount used, how frequently they are used and how long they are used for, as well as the person's health and the other medications they may be taking. Since it is difficult to control how much is inhaled, people can accidentally overdose. Swallowing these products can lead to serious medical complications and may be fatal. People with certain medical conditions (including recent head trauma, bleeding into the head, glaucoma, or heart disease) and those taking certain medications (particularly drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction, and other drugs such as high blood pressure medications, certain migraine drugs, and high doses of aspirin) or illicit drugs are at particular risk.

Sibutramine was previously used to treat obesity but is no longer authorized for sale in Canada because of its association with an increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack and stroke. Other side effects include increased blood pressure and heart rate, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping and constipation.

Sildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not 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 are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal heartbeat. Other possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss.

Desmethyl carbodenafil and dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil, and Hydroxythiohomosildenafil are unauthorized substances that are similar to sildenafil and may pose similar health risks.

Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g., nitroglycerine) since it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal heartbeat. Other possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss. Nortadalafil is an unauthorized substance that is similar to tadalafil and may pose similar health risks.

Tretinoin in topical format (applied to the skin) is a prescription drug used to treat acne. Topical tretinoin should not be used during pregnancy as it has been associated with birth defects. It should also not be used by those who are breastfeeding or by children under 12 years old, or by individuals who have inflamed or irritated skin, have a previous skin cancer or undiagnosed skin lesions, who are taking medicines that make their skin more sensitive to light, or who have an allergy to tretinoin. Tretinoin may cause pain, irritation, itchiness, redness, or swelling at the site of application. It may damage skin, change skin colour, and increase sensitivity to sunlight or tanning beds, causing sunburns. Using tretinoin in combination with hydroquinone may increase some of the side effects of tretinoin.

Yohimbine is a prescription drug and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Yohimbine is derived from yohimbe, a bark extract. The use of yohimbine or yohimbe may result in serious adverse reactions particularly in people with high blood pressure, or heart, kidney or liver disease. Side effects include increased blood pressure and heart rate, anxiety, dizziness, tremors, headache, nausea and sleep disorders. It should not be used by people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Category
Health products - Drugs
Health products - Natural health products
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Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-64274
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