KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has revoked the registration of 'MYMEN PLUS Capsule 400mg' and advised the public against using the product.

Health Director-General Datuk Seri Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman said the Drug Control Authority (DCA) had cancelled registration of the product last Sept 27 because it contained a type of scheduled poison known as tadalafil.

"Usage of tadalafil without proper diagnosis and monitoring by a doctor can cause serious problems, such as loss of vision and/or hearing, lower blood pressure to a dangerous level drastically and can affect the cardiovascular system, causing stroke and heart attack," he said in a statement here today.

Tadalafil is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and can only be supplied by doctors or pharmacies upon doctor's prescription.

"Tadalafil or its analogues are not allowed to be formulated in a product which is classified as a traditional product," he added.

He advised consumers to stop using the product, while those still in possession of the product to cease distributing or selling it immediately.

Those found in possession of the product for sale are liable to a fine up to RM25,000 or jail of up to three years, if found guilty, he added.


source:BERNAMA