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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

DARK SECRETS: Singapore bans malaysian coffee after detecting erectile dysfunction drug | Rare Historical Photos

Singapore has banned a Malaysian-made coffee product after authorities found it contained a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said it detected tadalafil, a potent medication requiring medical supervision, in the instant coffee mix Kopi Penumbuk, which was being sold on local e-commerce platforms. The product was advertised with claims of enhancing male sexual performance.

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