Sexual enhancement honey product marketed as containing natural ingredients. One of the most widely recognized and recalled brands.
May interact with nitrates in prescription drugs (nitroglycerin), causing dangerous blood pressure drops. Particularly risky for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease.
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Etumax Corporation Sdn Bhd
Price Range (Single)
$8-$20
Package Size
20g per sachet
Undeclared Drugs Found
Sildenafil, Tadalafil
Lab Testing
FDA Laboratory Analysis
Sildenafil and Tadalafil confirmed in multiple batches
Direct answer
Royal Honey VIP is a flavored-honey sachet marketed as a natural sexual enhancement product. FDA lab testing has confirmed that it contains undeclared tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis). Effects users describe — longer duration, stronger erections — come from the hidden prescription drug, not the honey or herbs on the label. Duration is typically 24–36 hours due to tadalafil's ~17.5-hour half-life. Not FDA-approved; combining with nitrates or alpha-blockers can cause fatal hypotension.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Irvine Russell, M.D. · Last reviewed
Royal Honey is marketed as a natural sexual-enhancement honey, but FDA testing has repeatedly confirmed that Royal Honey VIP contains undeclared tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis). When users report a noticeable effect, that effect is attributable to the hidden prescription drug, not to honey or herbal ingredients. See the FDA tainted-products database.
The tadalafil detected in Royal Honey VIP has a documented half-life of roughly 17.5 hours, which is why some users report effects lasting 24–36 hours. This is a prescription-drug effect, not a honey effect, and the dose in any given packet is unregulated. Combining tadalafil with nitrates, alpha-blockers, or certain antidepressants can be dangerous — use the interaction checker.
Effects typically last 24–36 hours when the product contains the tadalafil dose identified in FDA testing, and 4–6 hours in variants that instead contain sildenafil. Because the label does not disclose the active drug or its dose, duration cannot be reliably predicted from the packaging.
Products that contain undeclared tadalafil or sildenafil produce measurable effects on erection firmness — but those effects come from the prescription drug, not the honey. Products that do not contain a PDE5 inhibitor typically produce no measurable effect beyond placebo. Without lab testing, the consumer cannot tell which category any given packet falls into.
"Royal Honey for Her" is a women's variant marketed for libido and arousal. FDA enforcement has focused on men's enhancement honey, but several women's variants have also been found to contain undeclared prescription drugs. Interaction risks with hormonal contraceptives, antidepressants, and cardiovascular medication apply. This is not medical advice — consult a clinician.
The Royal Honey VIP label typically lists honey, bee pollen, horny goat weed, Tongkat Ali, and ginseng. FDA laboratory testing has additionally detected Sildenafil, Tadalafil, none of which are disclosed on the packaging.
No. The FDA has issued multiple public notifications warning consumers that Royal Honey VIP contains undeclared prescription drugs at unregulated doses. Known risks include severe hypotension when combined with nitrates, priapism (erection lasting over 4 hours), and cardiovascular events.
Royal Honey VIP typically retails between $8-$20 per single packet. Bulk 12-pack and 24-pack listings often work out to a lower per-packet price but increase counterfeit exposure.
Side effects most frequently reported match those of tadalafil and sildenafil: headache, flushing, nasal congestion, indigestion, muscle aches, vision changes, and dizziness. Serious risks include priapism, sudden hearing loss, vision loss, and dangerous hypotension with concurrent nitrates. Seek emergency care for chest pain, persistent erection, or vision loss; call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Company: Shopaax.com
Case #626291
Undeclared Sildenafil
View Official FDA Notice →Contains hidden drug ingredient (Sildenafil and Tadalafil)
View Official FDA Notice →• This product has been subject to FDA enforcement action for containing undeclared pharmaceutical drugs
• Despite the recall, this product may still be available at retail locations
• Consuming this product carries serious health risks, especially for people taking nitrate medications
• There are safer, FDA-approved alternatives available through healthcare providers
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FDA laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients not listed on the label: Sildenafil, Tadalafil
Color
Gold/yellow sachet
Barcode
95557558000036
Security Features
Tamper-evident seal and hologram
Origin Label
MADE IN MALAYSIA text with logos
Certifications on Package
Counterfeit versions of this product are extremely common. Even if packaging appears authentic, FDA has found undeclared drugs in tested samples. No version of this product should be considered safe for consumption.
Recalled - should not be available but widely found
This product was subject to voluntary recall in July 2022 and should not be sold. However, it continues to appear at various retail locations.
Gas stations
Convenience stores
Smoke shops
Adult stores
Direct-to-consumer websites (high counterfeit risk)
eBay (recalled products found)
Amazon (policy violations)
If you choose to use this product despite the FDA warnings:
