PETALING JAYA: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) had banned a Malaysian-made instant coffee mix called "Kopi Penumbuk" containing tadalafil, a potent prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction.
SFA said the product was marketed on e-commerce platforms claiming it can enhance male sexual performance.
"SFA has worked with various online e-commerce platforms to remove listings of the product and issued warnings to the respective sellers to refrain from selling the product with immediate effect.
"Tadalafil is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be given under medical supervision.
"Inappropriate use of tadalafil is dangerous and can increase the risk of serious adverse effects, including heart attack, stroke, headache, migraine, irregular heart rate and priapism (painful, continuous erections).
"Tadalafil can also pose serious risks to certain individuals, including those with heart-related problems. They can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure in those who are on heart medications, especially those containing nitrates," said the SFA in a statement on Monday (March 10).
SFA said it would take stern action against anyone who sells and supplies unsafe food products adulterated with banned substances and/or medicinal substances not allowed in food.
Those found guilty are liable to a fine not exceeding $S5,000 (RM16,600), a S$10,000 (RM33,200) fine for a second or subsequent conviction, or up to three months' jail, or both.
