SFA warns against consuming ‘Tiger Candy’ due to risk of serious adverse effects
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has warned the public not to consume or purchase “Tiger Candy”, a product that contains erectile dysfunction medicine.
In a media release on Friday (22 Nov), it said one of the side effects of consuming the product includes “painful and exceedingly long erections”.
Source: Singapore Food Agency on Facebook
‘Tiger candy’ adulterated with potent prescription medicine: SFA
SFA has detected that “Tiger Candy”, which is made in Germany, had been adulterated with Tadalafil.
Tadalafil is a “potent prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction”, SFA said. It should be given only under medical supervision.
Source: PharmacyDirectGB. Photo for illustration purposes only.
Inappropriate use of the substance is dangerous as those who consume it will have an increased risk of serious adverse effects including:
- heart attack
- stroke
- headache
- migraine
- irregular heart rate
- priapism
Notably, priapism is a condition where a full or partial erection continues for hours, even without sexual stimulation, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Additionally, Tadalafil may also pose serious risks to individuals with heart-related problems, among others.
For those on heart medications, especially those containing nitrates, Tadalafil can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure.
‘Tiger Candy’ marketed on local e-commerce platforms: SFA
“Tiger Candy” has been listed for sale on various e-commerce platforms in Singapore, SFA said.
It has been marketed as a candy that helps with male sexual enhancement.
Source: Singapore Food Agency on Facebook
SFA has worked with the platforms to remove the listings and warned the sellers to stop selling the product with immediate effect, it added, stating:
SFA will not hesitate to take stern enforcement actions against anyone who sells and supplies food products that are found to be adulterated with banned substances or potent ingredients as these would be unsafe food.
Public should seek medical advice if they have consumed product
Members of the public should not consume “Tiger Candy” if they purchased it, SFA said.
If they have consumed it, they should seek medical advice if they have concerns about their health.
SFA advised consumers to “exercise caution” and be mindful of the risk of consuming food from unknown or unverified sources. They should seek more information before making any purchase, it added.
For information on the sale and supply of this product, write in to SFA’s Feedback Portal.
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Featured image adapted from Singapore Food Agency on Facebook.
