Fake anti-impotence drug found in Ontario
Levitra – Levitra is an orange circular pill. The Bayer logo (a cross made of a vertical “BAYER” and a horizontal “BAYER” intersecting each other), is embossed on one side. The other side is marked with a large number indicating the dosage i.e. “2.5” or “10” etc.
Counterfeit Cialis and Viagra Pills Seized by CBP Officers in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville conducted a seizure of counterfeit prescription Cialis and Viagra pills at a local express consignment facility.
On April 25, 2020 CBP Officers targeted and inspected a shipment originating from Turkey destined to Yucaipa California. The package contents were listed as throat lozenges and candies, but contained 120 pills. Due to the officer’s knowledge, the routing of the shipment, and the packaging of the pills, CBP officers determined the pill to be counterfeit and were seized. “Counterfeit prescription drugs is an inherently dangerous problem, ” according to Chief Customs and Border Protection Officer Brian Lick, “they often have inconsistent amounts of pharmaceutical ingredients and may also contain many other potentially hazardous contaminates that pose a serious health risk to the user.”
Counterfeit, or fake, medicines are manufactured using incorrect or harmful ingredients. These medicines are then packaged and labeled to look like the real thing. Counterfeit medicines are unsafe because they may not work and could be harmful.
CBP conducts operations at ports of entry throughout the United States, and regularly screens arriving international passengers and cargo for narcotics, weapons, and other restricted or prohibited products. CBP strives to serve as the premier law enforcement agency enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity through collaboration, innovation, and integration.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.
Fake anti-impotence drug found in Ontario
Counterfeits of the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis have been seized in the Toronto area, prompting Health Canada to issue a warning that bootleg drugs can pose serious health risks.
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Counterfeits of the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis have been seized in the Toronto area, prompting Health Canada to issue a warning that bootleg drugs can pose serious health risks.
Health Canada’s advisory on Wednesday reminds people that unauthorized and counterfeit health products have not been reviewed by the department for safety, quality or effectiveness.
All Cialis blister packs authorized for sale in Canada have a coloured oval on the front of the pack that changes colour from copper to green when the package is raised up and down. (Health Canada)
The seized counterfeit Cialis actually contains sildenafil, which may pose serious health risks, particularly for people with heart problems.
Cialis that is authorized for sale in Canada contains a different prescription medication called tadalafil.
“In order to minimize health risks, Canadians should not take any prescription drug that has not been prescribed to them by a health-care practitioner,” Health Canada advised.
Consumers can identify counterfeit Cialis by examining the packaging of the blister packs, the department said.
All Cialis blister packs authorized for sale in Canada have a coloured oval on the front of the pack that changes colour from copper to green when the package is raised up and down in front of you — a feature that is not found in counterfeit packs.
The counterfeit packs also have a lot number of 05668 and have the active ingredient listed as “Tadalafil” in four different languages, Health Canada said.
Products that have been assessed by Health Canada include an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) or a Natural Product Number (NPN) on the label.
The department said it has been working with the RCMP and has contacted Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of authorized Cialis.
