The FDA recently notified the public of a recall initiated by the supplement company Boulla LLC of their ZoomMax and ZapMax capsules. The company announced the recall after FDA testing found undisclosed prescription drugs in the supplements.
Boulla LLC markets the ZoomMax and ZapMax supplements for “male performance and energy.” Recent testing of the products detected the drugs sildenafil and diclofenac, both of which are available by prescription only in the United States. The Lot number for the recalled supplements is YZM240406 with an expiration date of 04/05/27. The ZoomMax supplement is sold in a 10-count blister pack with a yellow, gray, and white label. The label includes the product name in large, yellow lettering. The ZapMax supplement is also sold in a 10-count blister pack but with a dark purple, light purple, and white label. The label features a purple panda with the product name in large white lettering. Customers can find the lot number and expiration date for the supplement printed in the bottom right corner on the back of the box. Both products were sold in the United States via Amazon.
According to Mayo Clinic, sildenafil is a prescription drug used to treat male erectile dysfunction and, sometimes, pulmonary arterial hypertension. Combined with other drugs used to treat high blood pressure, such as nitrate medications, sildenafil can cause blood pressure to fall to dangerously low levels. Sildenafil can also cause a variety of side effects, which is another reason the drug requires a prescription and medical supervision. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug often prescribed to treat the pain associated with arthritis and migraines. A prescription is needed because diclofenac can interact with other drugs and can also increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. The drug also increases the risk of hyperkalemia and can cause serious allergic reactions in certain individuals.
Thus far, Boulla LLC has not received any reports of injury linked to use of their ZoomMax and ZapMax capsules. Still, because the supplements contain drugs that cannot be distributed legally without a prescription, customers should cease use of the products and use the return option via Amazon to receive a refund. Additionally, customers should speak with their doctors if they’ve experienced potential side effects or adverse reactions to the recalled supplements.
Patients and health care providers can report any new adverse health events related to the ZoomMax and ZapMax supplements through the FDA’s MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form.
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