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Citing such false claim as "Treatment Kills all Herpes Viruses WITHOUT having to use conventional drugs or medications" and "Greatest STD Protection Without Condoms" (SlicPlus), the FDA issued Warning Letters to six U.S. companies and one foreign individual for marketing misbranded and unapproved drugs over the Internet. The drugs, some of which are unapproved and therefore violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, are advertised to prevent and treat various STDs, including herpes, chlamydia, human papillomavirus, cervical dysplasia, and HIV/AIDS.

Some of the drugs are misbranded, says the agency, because they lack proper directions for use by consumers and because some of the products make false and misleading claims. The drugs are sold as Tetrasil, Genisil, Aviralex, OXi-MED, Imulux, Beta-mannan, Micronutrient, Qina, and SlicPlus. The agency warns consumers currently taking these drugs to stop using them immediately and consult their health care professional if they suspect that they have had any adverse effects tied to their use.

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