TGA - Therapeutic Goods Administration

08/30/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2021 21:18

He Absolute King sachets

He Absolute King sachets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested a product labelled He Absolute King and found that:

  • The sachets contain the undeclared substance Tadalafil.

Consumers are advised that Tadalafil are prescription-only substances in Australia.

The supply of He Absolute King sachets containing undisclosed Tadalafil is illegal.

He Absolute King sachets have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation, and the place of manufacture is not approved by the TGA.

Information for consumers

  • Stop using He Absolute King sachets and take any remaining sachets to your local pharmacy for safe disposal(link is external).
  • If you have any concerns arising from your use of this product, consult your health care practitioner.
  • If you suspect you have had a side effect (also known as an adverse event) to this product, please report it to the TGA. In addition, if you have concerns about this or other products, you can make a report to the TGA on 1800 020 653 or through our website.

Action the TGA is taking

The TGA is working with the Australian Border Force (ABF) to help stop future shipments of He Absolute King sachets from entering Australia.

The TGA will notify ABF to seize and destroy any of these products intercepted at the border.

The TGA is advising consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing medicines from unknown overseas Internet sites and has produced a short video on the risks associated with buying medicines and medical devices online. Products purchased over the Internet:

  • may contain undisclosed and potentially harmful ingredients
  • may not meet the same standards of quality, safety and efficacy as those approved by the TGA for supply in Australia.