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One Night Love tablets 3 November

TGA

One Night Love tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested a product labelled One Night Love tablets and found that:

  • The undeclared substance sildenafil is contained in the tablets.
  • Sildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease are often prescribed nitrates.

Consumers are advised that sildenafil is a Schedule 4 (prescription only medicine) that is included in the current .

In Australia, advertising and supply of One Night Love tablets is illegal, as the product has not been entered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The TGA has not evaluated the products and the manufacturing location has not been approved.

Under the , prescription only medicines pose a higher level of risk and are entered into the ARTG after evaluation for quality, safety and efficacy.

Information for consumers

  • Stop using One Night Love tablets and take any remaining tablets to your local pharmacy for .
  • If you have any concerns arising from your use of this product, consult your health care practitioner.
  • If you suspect a side effect (adverse event) to any product, please make an or telephone 1800 020 653.
  • If you have concerns about any product (therapeutic goods) you can also make a report to the TGA.

Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) which is a relatively common condition that can affect men of all ages. The TGA strongly advises consumers to consult with a doctor to determine the cause of their ED and to identify safe and appropriate treatment options.

Products that are not entered in the ARTG, and often do not request a doctor’s prescription, may be , contain undeclared ingredients and could cause unexpected or severe adverse reactions. A lack of manufacturing and testing standards can also result in contaminated products.

Action the TGA is taking

The TGA is working with the Australian Border Force (ABF) to help stop future shipments of One Night Love tablets from entering Australia. The ABF will seize and destroy the product as it is intercepted at the Australian border.

Report counterfeit medicines and medical devices

If you are worried about , and want to report an issue, you can report the matter to the TGA:

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