Unauthorized prescription and controlled drugs seized from two natural food stores in Sudbury, Ontario
The unauthorized products include prescription-strength vitamin D3 supplements, hormones in capsule and cream format, and a sexual enhancement product.
Selling unauthorized health products in Canada is illegal. Unauthorized health products have not been approved by Health Canada, which means that they have not been assessed for safety, efficacy and quality and may pose a range of serious health risks. For example, they could contain high-risk ingredients, such as prescription drugs, additives or contaminants that may or may not be listed on the label. These ingredients could interact with other medications and foods. In addition, these products may not actually contain the active ingredients that consumers would expect them to contain to help maintain and improve their health.
Prescription drugs should only be used under the advice and supervision of a health care professional because they are used to treat specific conditions and may cause serious side effects.
Natrix Nutraceuticals Inc.
Dioscorene Natural Progesterone Cream
Hormone replacement therapy
Labelled to contain progesterone
Paris Natural Foods
1500 Paris Street
Sudbury, ON
Paragon Alternative Medical Clinic
Amore Exotic Herbal Formula
Sexual enhancement
Labelled to contain yohimbe
Paris Natural Foods
1500 Paris Street
Sudbury, ON
Paris Natural Foods Vitamin D3 (4,000 IU)
Vitamin supplement
Labelled to contain prescription-strength vitamin D3
Paris Natural Foods
1500 Paris Street
Sudbury, ON
Durham Natural Foods
1191 Montrose Avenue
Sudbury, ON
Paris Natural Foods Vitamin D3 (10,000 IU)
Vitamin supplement
Labelled to contain prescription-strength vitamin D3
Paris Natural Foods
1500 Paris Street
Sudbury, ON
Durham Natural Foods
DHEA
(Dehydroepiandrosterone)
Workout supplement
Labelled to contain DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
Paris Natural Foods
1500 Paris Street
Sudbury, ON
source: Health Canada
