Fake drugs for erectile dysfunction may bring, not a 'Grade 4' score, but death – experts

17-Jul-12, 5:45 PM | Pots de Leon, InterAksyon.com

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MANILA, Philippines The maker of one of the largest-selling drugs for erectile dysfunction on Tuesday sounded the alarm against counterfeits that promise quick results but could cause serious reactions, or possibly even death.

On a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest, the most potent forms of Sildenafil could reward users with a Grade 4 in terms of "Erection Hardness Score" (EHS), a unit of measure for erection hardness and quality.

But the use of counterfeits could lead to adverse reactions, experts are warning.

Pfizer Philippines made the warning after authorities seized last week several boxes of suspected counterfeit MagnaRX drugs being sold in drugstores along Binondo and Ongpin in Manila. Pfizer is the manufacturer of Viagra, one of the most popular brands for erectile dysfunction pills.

MagnaRX appears to be sourced from China and purports to treat erectile dysfunction.

According to Pfizers senior medical manager Dr. James Wee, patients who take counterfeit Sildenafil may experience unexpected side effects, allergic reactions, worsening of their medical condition, or even death.

The manufacturing sites of these counterfeit medicines are not regulated or inspected by authorized agencies. These counterfeits are also not tested or FDA-approved, thus may contain toxic and unlisted ingredients, he added.

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