Magnum XXL capsules

Magnum XXL capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

We first tested an imported product labelled Magnum XXL in 2019 and found that the capsules contained the undeclared substance tadalafil.

As we continue to see imports of this product, in February 2025, we tested a newly imported product labelled Magnum XXL, and found that the capsules still contain the undeclared substance tadalafil.

Tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease are often prescribed nitrates for these conditions.

Tadalafil taken either alone or in combination with other medication can cause serious side effects.

Consumers are advised that, tadalafil is a prescription-only medicine in Australia and the supply of Magnum XXL capsules containing undisclosed tadalafil is illegal.

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

We advise consumers to exercise extreme caution when buying medicines and medical devices online. 

Products purchased over the internet:

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

For your safety, always buy medicines and medical devices from reputable sources and consult your healthcare provider or local registered pharmacy if you have any concerns.

Counterfeit products cannot be imported under the Personal Importation Scheme. Knowingly importing, supplying and/or giving away counterfeit therapeutic goods is illegal and poses a significant public health and safety risk.

Information for consumers

• Stop using Magnum XXL capsules and take any remaining product to your local pharmacy for safe disposal - external site.
• If you have any concerns arising from your use of this product, consult your health care practitioner.
• If you suspect you have had a side effect (also known as an adverse event) to this or a similar medicine, report it to the TGA.
• If you are considering purchasing medicines from overseas watch this short video on the risks associated with buying medicines and medical devices online.

Action we are taking

We are working with the Australian Border Force (ABF) to help stop future shipments of Magnum XXL capsules from entering Australia.

We will notify ABF to seize and destroy any of these products intercepted at the border.

For more information on the types of actions we may take in instances of substantiated non-compliance, please see the Compliance and enforcement hub on the TGA website.

Report counterfeit medicines and medical devices

If you are worried about counterfeit medicines or medical devices, and want to report an issue, you can report the matter to the TGA: