Herbal Blue capsules

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested a product labelled Herbal Blue capsules and found that:

• the capsules contain the undeclared substance sildenafil and tadalafil.

Consumers are advised that sildenafil and tadalafil are prescription-only (S4) medicines in Australia.

The supply of Herbal Blue capsules containing undisclosed sildenafil and tadalafil is illegal.

Herbal Blue capsules have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation, and the place of manufacture is not approved by the TGA.

Information for consumers

• Stop taking Herbal Blue capsules and take any remaining capsules to your local pharmacy for safe disposal.
• If you have any concerns arising from your use of this product, consult your health care practitioner.

Action the TGA is taking

The TGA is working with the Australian Border Force (ABF) to help stop future shipments of Herbal Blue capsules from entering Australia.

If these capsules are found at the border by the ABF they will be seized and destroyed.

The TGA is advising consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing medicines from unknown overseas Internet sites and has produced a short video on the risks associated with buying medicines and medical devices online. Products purchased over the Internet:

• may contain undisclosed and potentially harmful ingredients
• may not meet the same standards of quality, safety and efficacy as those approved by the TGA for supply in Australia.