Honey packs are unregulated supplements that claim to enhance sexual performance. They have become an online trend and have gained popularity among college students.

While they may seem harmless, honey packs have been found to contain ingredients not listed on the product’s labeling, which could lead to serious health effects. The FDA has warned against taking these supplements due to the risk of serious side effects and potential drug interactions.

What are Honey Packs?

Honey packs are a liquid supplement sold in a small plastic packet, similar to ketchup packets at fast food restaurants, that can be torn open and drank. They come in various brands, such as Royal Honey and X Rated Honey For Men. The honey packs can be easily purchased from gas stations and various websites, including Amazon.

These products typically claim to be an all natural sexual stimulant increasing your libido. However, there is no evidence to suggest that this is true, and several honey pack products have been proven to contain tadalafil or sildenafil as secret ingredients. These undeclared ingredients are part of the phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor drug class, which the FDA only approved for prescription use for erectile dysfunction. Cialis and Viagra are familiar PDF-5 inhibitor medications.

Potential Risks of Honey Packs

Because they contain concealed ingredients, taking a honey pack can mean potential risks from unknown ingredients, such as:

• Lack of monitoring from the FDA, which means they can include any ingredients at unrestricted levels
• Potential drug interactions with current medications
• Possible allergic reactions
• Unexpected side effects, including dangerously low blood pressure

Key Takeaway

Talk to your teen about honey packs. They should know that these supplements have received multiple public notifications about safety concerns from the FDA, do not increase your libido, and include prescription medicine that could harm them.