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This warning was issued 29th April after TGA laboratory tests revealed the product, promoted as being "100% herbal", actually contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the prescription medicine Viagra.

The importation and supply of "Vigra" in Australia is illegal. The TGA states "sildenafil is a prescription-only medicine in Australia, and may be harmful if taken without the supervision of a medical professional, particularly in patients with history of cardiovascular disease". Read here

Last Updated on Friday, 20 May 2011 15:36