They are the latest over-the-counter sexual enhancement dietary supplement that’s advertised as a “natural” alternative to Viagra, but a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news release announced on December 13 that they are warning men not to use Man Up Now capsules because they can lower blood pressure to a dangerous level.
According to the FDA, the capsules contain sulfoaildenafil, which is similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra. The chemical can interact with other prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and cause blood pressure to drop to a dangerously low level, depriving the brain of an adequate blood supply.
Man Up Now can be purchased on the internet and in retail stores and many of these dietary supplements actually contain the active ingredient, or a variation of the active ingredient, in the FDA-approved formulation. The FDA has not received any adverse health reports associated with Man Up Now. Consumers are told not to use Man Up Now capsules and to discard the product if they experience any side effects such as lightheadedness.
The FDA says that Synergy Distribution LLC, the maker of Man Up Now, makes claims that the supplement works as well as prescription products and in doing so, may be exposing consumers to unpredictable risks and the potential for death and injury. Presumably, the prescription drug would have the same risk to consumers, but the FDA has approved Viagra which explains to consumers the risks and side effects in the package labeling. Over-the-counter (OTC) sexual enhancement supplements may promise to work in minutes and last up to 72 hours in formulations that have not been approved by the FDA.
A defective product is one that is made of substandard ingredients, is poorly designed, or does not adequately warn the consumer about the potential for side effects or injury. The Florida product liability lawyers at Farah & Farah have experience investigating defective products and uncovering the line of distribution, all of who may be held liable if their product causes an injury or illness to an unsuspecting consumer. Almost any type of accident resulting from a dietary supplement should be evaluated as a potential defective product claim in Florida.
