E-Cigarette Company Put
Viagra and Cialis in Its Vaping Liquid The vaping liquids are produced
by HelloCig, a company based in China. When tested, one of the liquids
called e-Cialis was found
to also contain Viagra. Cialis and Viagra are popular
erectile dysfunction drugs that
both currently require a prescription. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
has called on HelloCig to comply
with FDA drug regulations. FDA, via 'Newsweek' The FDA states that "vaping
active drug ingredients is an
ineffective route of delivery"
and that it "can be dangerous." HelloCig says their aim is to
"fully comply with all FDA
regulations, both in letter and spirit." FDA Commissioner Scott
Gottlieb has stated that he
considers e-cigarettes to be
a "path to addiction" for teens. Scott Gottlieb, FDA Commissioner,
via 'Newsweek' Scott Gottlieb, FDA Commissioner,
via 'Newsweek'