Fake Viagra seized from Scarborough convenience store

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Health Canada says it has seized counterfeit Viagra from a convenience store in Scarborough.

issued Friday, the federal agency said the product was removed from a Jug City location on 96 Dearham Wood, near Kingston Road and Morningside Avenue.Unlike authentic Viagra, which is sold in a carton and contains directions for use, the product seized was sold in individual blister packs and without any other packaging.

The product is labelled to contain sildenafil, the prescription drug found in authentic Viagra. Officials warn that sildenafil should only be taken under the care of a health-care professional as it could cause serious health problems for some individuals.Anyone who may have used the product is advised to stop immediately and dispose of it.

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Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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