Libido (McPherson's Consumer Products Pty Ltd)
Product Name
Libido
ARTG
300528
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Mar-2024
Outcome
Medicine is no longer permitted to be supplied
Is it safe to continue using this medicine?
Yes, based on the sponsor's certification
What action should consumers take?
Consider whether this medicine is right for you based on it potentially not working as expected in relation to its tradition of use in Chinese medicine to enhance/promote sexual vitality, libido, physical performance, fatigue, unblock the flow of Qi, assist with memory, mild anxiety, headache, lumbar and knee pain, urinary frequency in men, support bone health and strength, enhance resistance to stress, tonify the kidney/kidney yang, calm/benefit the liver, anchor the Yang, and fortify essence.
Review scope
Targeted
Information reviewed
ARTG Record, Evidence, Labels, Website
Issues related to safety
The safety of this medicine was not assessed as part of this review
Issues related to efficacy
The sponsor did not hold sufficient evidence to support the claims specified in 'What action should consumers take?' above. Limitations with the evidence included the method of preparation for ingredients, dosages, and claims not being relevant to this medicine.
Actions taken during the review
The TGA required the sponsor to correct the issues with this medicine. The sponsor provided more information. The sponsorship of this medicine changed to McPherson's Consumer Products Pty Ltd, who updated the ARTG record. The sponsor then cancelled this medicine and withdrew it from further supply. The TGA issued an educational letter to the sponsor.