From The Conversation · Andrew Yockey · · 1m 50s
Sexual Enhancement Pills May Contain Hidden Drugs
FDA warns of dangerous drugs in gas station sexual enhancement pills.
In brief
FDA warns of dangerous drugs in gas station sexual enhancement pills. The FDA found sildenafil and acetaminophen in a sexual enhancement product called Rhino 7S Type F3 7000, which may contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients. Originally reported by The Conversation.
Sexual Enhancement Products
Brightly colored packaging with names like Rhino, Anaconda, and Magnum make sexual enhancement products easy to find at gas stations and online.
FDA Warning in May 2023
The FDA warned consumers not to use Rhino 7S Type F3 7000 after lab tests found sildenafil and acetaminophen.
Hidden Ingredients
Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, and acetaminophen, sold as Tylenol, were found in the Rhino 7S product.
FDA's Long History
Since 2007, the FDA has maintained a list of health fraud scams including sexual enhancement products with hidden pharmaceutical ingredients.
Regulatory Differences
Dietary supplements are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 but do not undergo the same premarket approval process as prescription drugs.
Hidden Risks
Consuming sildenafil without medical supervision can interact with nitrate medications, causing dangerous drops in blood pressure.
Acetaminophen Danger
Undeclared acetaminophen in the supplement could lead to liver injury or death if combined with other acetaminophen products.
Global Problem
Studies found undeclared erectile dysfunction drugs in supplements sold in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and other regions.
International Seizures
From December 2024 to May 2025, Interpol seized over 50 million doses of illicit pharmaceuticals, including erectile dysfunction medications.
Product Evolution
Researchers tracked a supplement called POWER from 2007 to 2022, finding phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors in every version.
Labeling Gaps
U.S. law requires specific FDA disclaimers for supplement claims but not warnings about hidden pharmaceutical ingredients.
Consumer Concerns
Many men avoid discussing sexual problems with doctors and turn to unregulated supplements for private solutions.
Here's the gist
The FDA found sildenafil and acetaminophen in a sexual enhancement product called Rhino 7S Type F3 7000, which may contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients.
