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ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator has ordered the recall of a male enhancement supplement after discovering it contains undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says all batches of MR.7 SUPER 700000 capsules must be withdrawn from circulation over safety concerns.
The agency announced the recall on Monday following laboratory findings by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Tests reveal that the supplement contains sildenafil and tadalafil, two prescription drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction.
“Sildenafil and tadalafil are phosphodiesterase inhibitors found in approved medicines for erectile dysfunction,” NAFDAC says in a statement.
Because the substances are not declared on the product label, the capsules are classified as unapproved drugs.
Health regulators warn the hidden ingredients could pose serious risks to consumers. NAFDAC Recalls Male Enhancement Supplement Over Hidden Drug Ingredients
Products containing such drugs cannot legally be marketed as dietary supplements.
Medical experts say the compounds can interact dangerously with nitrate-based medications such as nitroglycerin, potentially causing a life-threatening drop in blood pressure.
Men with underlying conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and high cholesterol may face the greatest risks.
NAFDAC urges distributors, retailers and consumers to stop selling or using the capsules immediately.
The agency advises anyone with the product to return it to the nearest NAFDAC office.
Consumers are also encouraged to report adverse drug reactions through the Med-Safety mobile application or official pharmacovigilance email platforms.
NAFDAC says the recall forms part of its ongoing surveillance to protect public health and ensure only safe medicines circulate in Nigeria.
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