Counterfeit Cialis Seized in the Greater Toronto Area

The seized counterfeit Cialis actually contains sildenafil, a prescription medication, whereas the market authorized version of Cialis contains the prescription medication tadalafil. Sildenafil may pose serious health risks, particularly to people with heart problems. In order to minimize health risks, Canadians should not take any prescription drug that has not been prescribed to them by a health care practitioner.

Undeclared substance - Unauthorized product

Consult your healthcare practitioner with any questions or concerns regarding use of this counterfeit product. Read the label of the products you buy to verify that they have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality. Health products that have been authorized for sale by Health Canada will have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) or a Natural Product Number (NPN) on the label. Some natural health products (NHPs) may have an Exemption Number (EN), which indicates that the product is legally available for sale while Health Canada is reviewing its application for licensing. Report any adverse reaction potentially related to this counterfeit product to Health Canada (see below). Contact Health Canada's toll-free line at 1-800-267-9675 with questions or complaints about counterfeit drugs. Contact Eli Lilly Customer Response Centre at 1-888-545-5972 for information regarding Cialis.