Coco Samba sexual stimulant can kill – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning regarding the herbal mixture “Coco Samba,” revealing that it poses a serious health risk due to its high sildenafil content.
Coco Samba, a popular sexual stimulant, was found to contain more than the approved dose of sildenafil, a medication used for enhancing sexual stimulation.
According to NAFDAC, the dangerous sildenafil levels were discovered after a seizure of the product in Germany, where it was subsequently analyzed by the German Official Medicines Control Laboratory.
The analysis revealed undeclared amounts of sildenafil, reaching 150mg in a 100 ml portion, surpassing the maximum daily recommended dose.
The agency’s own laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of excessive sildenafil content.
Sildenafil is a prescription medicine used for treating erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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When combined with nitrates present in certain prescription drugs, it can lead to a severe drop in blood pressure, posing life-threatening risks.
NAFDAC emphasized the potential danger, especially for individuals with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease, who may already be taking nitrates.
The agency issued the warning due to the widespread circulation of the product, urging the public to avoid its consumption.
In a related development, despite NAFDAC’s ban on the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcohol in sachets, PET bottles, and glass bottles below 200 ml, recent reports indicate that such products are still freely available in Lagos.
