{"id":117371,"date":"2025-09-04T04:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T04:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/117371\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T04:27:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T04:27:09","slug":"hidden-erectile-dysfunction-drug-found-in-counterfeit-supplement-fda-warns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/117371\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden erectile dysfunction drug found in counterfeit supplement, FDA warns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"GGIIN7PEORFC7A353R67K4LWYY\">A company behind a popular dietary supplement for men is alerting the public that a counterfeit of its product may contain a hidden erectile dysfunction drug.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"YFO64HQYF5HO7HLOGUADIQZY3M\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/safety\/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts\/green-lumber-holding-llc-issues-consumer-alert-counterfeit-products-following-fda-findings#recall-photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/safety\/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts\/green-lumber-holding-llc-issues-consumer-alert-counterfeit-products-following-fda-findings#recall-photos\">Food and Drug Administration<\/a>, the counterfeit products have been misrepresented as a genuine Green Lumber product and could contain the prescription drug tadalafil, which could pose health risks. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"PLPIC3GHZBFLVCYSZP45RTT3HE\">\u201cBecause tadalafil is a prescription-only medication, individuals who take nitrates or certain prescription drugs for heart disease, blood pressure, or other conditions may be at risk of life-threatening side effects such as dangerously low blood pressure or other serious adverse events,\u201d the administration wrote in a statement. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"AZLRUCETZNAR7JAVVLFX2LYB6A\">Tadalafil is used to treat men who have erectile dysfunction, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/tadalafil-oral-route\/description\/drg-20067204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/tadalafil-oral-route\/description\/drg-20067204\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>. The medication helps to maintain an erection during sexual activity by increasing blood flow to the penis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"NWTMTJ3V2ZDFNNDSQNDPQONFNM\">The medication is not an ingredient in any authentic Green Lumber product, the FDA said. It was discovered during an internal investigation that a company employee took legitimate packaging and customer information to distribute the counterfeit, adulterated product. The employee has been terminated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"XMP2GFDVCJFSNNX2KL5STJMSRI\">Authentic Green Lumber packages display the lot number LOTGLU13101b1EXP0926. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"OS2CZNHSRNDX3O6XOTENOGHMEE\">Those who believe they have fake Green Lumber supplements should \u201cimmediately discontinue use\u201d and report the product to Green Lumber by email at consumer-safety@greenlumber.com or phone at 979-426-8622.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"YLNW5ONH4BD5NBAJTW6Z6BWKVU\">Additionally, customers who experience unexpected side effects after using the mislabeled product should seek medical care.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Green Lumber dietary supplements\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/QNFM6KFBRRH4RISUVSPXTVOJH4.jpeg\" \/>Green Lumber has issued a consumer alert on counterfeit dietary supplements that could contain Tadalafil. The authentic supplement can be seen on the left, counterfeit is on the right.FDA<\/p>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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