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Twins Herbal Products: Undeclared prescription drug (sildenafil)

Twins Herbal Idakole and Twins Herbal Pelorie liquid products (all lots) sold in Ontario by Twins African Restaurant and Bar Inc. have no market authorization in Canada and contain undeclared prescription drug sildenafil. Consumers should discontinue use of the affected products and consult their healthcare provider for any health concerns.

What's being recalled

Depth of recall: Retailers

Companies: Twins African Restaurant and Bar Inc., Brampton, ON L6Y 3Z4.

How to identify it

Brand: Twins Herbal; Product Name: Idakole; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Liquid; Lot Number: All lots

Brand: Twins Herbal; Product Name: Pelorie; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Liquid; Lot Number: All lots

The hazard

Products sold without market authorization (DIN) in Canada. Products contain undeclared sildenafil that is listed on the prescription drug list.

What to do

Discontinue use of the affected products. Consult your healthcare provider for any health concerns.

Do not buy or use unauthorized health products. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check whether products are authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database or Licensed Natural Health Products Database.

Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.

Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.

Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Where it was sold

Ontario

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.

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