HSA Warns People Not to Consume Candy That Contains Erectile Dysfunction Drug

Candy, as our parents have been telling us since we were born, is not good for us.

It’s mostly made of sugar, and consuming too much of it could lead to weight gain and consequently a range of health issues such as diabetes and heart disease.

But it’s tasty, you argue. 

Some people enjoy eating candy not just because of how it tastes but also for the burst of energy it gives you afterwards, commonly referred to as a sugar rush.

Some candy, however, may make you excited in a very different way.

HSA Warns People Not to Consume Candy That Contains Erectile Dysfunction Drug

Believe it or not, some retailers on e-commerce platforms are selling candy to help with “men’s performance” in the bedroom.

Called Miracle Gold Candy and C4 Candy, these sweets are marketed as sexual enhancement candies, but are not as harmless as they sound.

In fact, the Health Sciences Authority has found these candies to contain tadalafil – an erectile dysfunction medicine.

This is why they issued a statement warning people not to consume them.

The label on Miracle Gold Candy claims it can “increase the strength and health of men”, while C4 Candy purports to “prevent premature ejaculation” and “help those with gout, diabetes, and high blood pressure”.

The problem wasn’t just that these candies contained potent medicinal ingredients, but that they were present in large amounts. 

Both of these products were found to contain more than 30 times the usual daily dose of tadalafil, which is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Yes, it may look small and innocuous, but with such high levels of tadalafil, this little candy could increase the risk of stroke and heart attack significantly, HSA said.

HSA advised consumers to stop consuming these two candies immediately and consult a doctor if they feel unwell or are concerned about their health.

Cocoa Drink Marketed As Slimming Product Found to Contain Potent Steroid 

The HSA also warned people not to consume Coco Hotz Cocoa Drink, a product marketed as a slimming supplement that can burn fat quickly” and “control appetite”.

When HSA tested the drink, it was found to contain dexamethasone, a potent steroid.

As the HSA said, long-term, unsupervised use of steroids can cause serious side effects like increased blood glucose levels, which could lead to diabetes, Cushing’s syndrome, and even hypertension.

Since it contains a potent steroid, HSA advised consumers to see a doctor as soon as possible if they have consumed Coco Hotz Cocoa Drink.

Both candies and the cocoa drink were sold on e-commerce sites such as Carousell, Lazada, Shopee, and Qoo10, as well as social media sites Facebook and Instagram.

HSA has since issued warnings to these sellers and worked with the platforms to remove these listings.

This… this is why you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet. 

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