The Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) detected the sale of fake drugs to treat erectile dysfunction.
⚠️ #AlertaSanitaria
Cofepris detects counterfeit batches of medicines for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. 👇https://t.co/Ln5MZhbBsP pic.twitter.com/W6HGOT7o8F
— COFEPRIS (@COFEPRIS) August 19, 2022
Through a health alert, Cofepris spread that the falsified drug is Cialis, which also serves as a treatment for urinary symptoms associated with the enlargement of the prostate.
Cofepris published the characteristics of fake products with the aim of alerting the population.
Lots A91377K and C599653 lack a route of administration legend and have a hologram print; while lot A890217K is presented in bottle; however, it is not authorized in Mexico.
Cofepris alerts for sale of fake medicines.
The company in charge of marketing the medicine does not recognize batches A91377K and C599653, presentation of 20 mg and 5 mg respectively; as well as lot A890217K in bottle.
“Any falsified medicine is considered a health risk since its conditions of transport, storage and handling are unknown, so its quality, effectiveness and safety cannot be guaranteed,” the statement read.
The Commission asked the population that in case of having any presentation of the counterfeit lots of Cialis, it is recommended to suspend consumption and report any adverse reaction.
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