May 10, 2013

Beamonstar Products Recalls SexVoltz, Velextra, & Amerect Marketed as a Dietary Supplement, Due to Undeclared Active Ingredients

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding a recall of SexVoltz brand SKU's 626570609490, 827912089028, 626570617877, 626570615316, Velextra brand SKU's 626570619475, 626570619475, 626570619475, 626570619475 , Amerect SKU's 626570619031, 626570619598 capsules to the retail level.

SexVoltz and Velextra are being recalled because they contain undeclared tadalafil. Amerect is voluntarily recalled because it has the potential to contain undeclared tadalafil. Tadalafil are FDA-Approved drugs used to treat male erectile dysfunction making the products unapproved new drugs.

These undeclared active ingredients poses a threat to consumers because tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.

All three products are packaged in blister type packaging in 1 & 2 caps, and in 4 capsule and 10 capsule bottles. The affected 'Maximum Strength' SexVoltz, Velextra, and Amerect are all lots distributed and sold from January of 2012 to May 7, 2013 and contain various expiration dates. SexVoltz, Velextra, and Amerect was distributed Nationwide to wholesalers, retail and via internet.

The full recall can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm351162.htm?source=govdelivery.


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