ZAMRA Withdraws Anaconda Sex Booster Coffee Over Health Risks
By Arnold Tutu
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has with immediate effect withdrawn Anaconda Sex Booster Coffee from the Zambian market after laboratory tests revealed the product contains an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient.
In a public alert issued today, ZAMRA Director General Makomani Siyanga disclosed that tests found Sildenafil Citrate, a prescription-only medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, in the coffee.
The product is marketed as an all-natural herbal supplement and falsely claims to have no side effects.
“Sildenafil Citrate is a Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor that can pose serious health risks, particularly to individuals with underlying medical conditions,” said Mr. Siyanga.
“The presence of this undeclared substance in a product advertised as herbal is not only misleading but dangerous to public health.”
Mr. Siyanga warned that the adulteration of the coffee with a pharmaceutical ingredient could lead to severe adverse reactions such as heart problems, heart attack, or even death, especially among unsuspecting consumers with contraindications to the drug.
The product, which is unregistered and believed to be smuggled into Zambia, is often sold informally in grocery stores and bars, bypassing regulated pharmaceutical channels.
“In light of the potential danger, ZAMRA has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all batches of Anaconda Sex Booster Coffee from the market. We urge members of the public in possession of the product not to consume it,” Mr. Siyanga said.
He advised consumers to quarantine the product and return it to their point of purchase for proper collection and disposal.
ZAMRA has also called on members of the public who may have experienced any side effects after using the product to seek immediate medical attention and report the incident to the National Pharmacovigilance Unit.
The Authority has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicines and allied substances on the Zambian market, and urged the public to remain vigilant when purchasing health-related products.
