Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia has banned an energy drink after a Ugandan man complained it had caused him to have a prolonged erection.
Power Natural High Energy Drink SX, which is made in Zambia, is not marketed as a sexual aid.
But an investigation by Ugandan health authorities in December found that the beverage contained Sildenafil Citrate – the active ingredient in Viagra.
Sildenafil, sold as the brand name Viagra among others, is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is unclear if it is effective for treating sexual dysfunction in women. It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein
Since then, news of the drink’s side-effects has boosted its popularity.
Reports from the media say there has been increased demand for the soft drink, which is sold in supermarkets and by street vendors across the country.
He says that despite the ban, the drink is still on sale in shops in the capital, Lusaka.
Reports of death has been announced due to excessive use of viagra across Africa.
In Kenya today if the government identifies a drink contains ‘Viagra’ then be sure that every Kenyan will be drinking it.