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Health Ministry Warns of Honey Supplement Containing Undeclared Viagra Ingredient

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a warning against "Royal Black Honey," a dietary supplement found to contain the undeclared prescription drug Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra.

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What happened

  1. 01Israel's Health Ministry warned against "Royal Black Honey" supplement containing undeclared Viagra ingredient.
  2. 02Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, in the honey product.
  3. 03The product is not authorized by the Ministry of Health and lacks the ingredient on its packaging.
  4. 04Consumption risks include blood pressure changes, vision impairment, and cardiovascular issues.
  5. 05The ministry urges consumers to buy health products only from authorized pharmacies.

The product, discovered during an enforcement operation, poses significant health risks including blood pressure changes and heart problems. The ministry advises the public to avoid the product and purchase health items only from authorized pharmacies.

Translated and summarized by baba from Hamal, the latest report. Read Hamal’s original

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