Belize issues health warning on sexual enhancement product ‘Royal Honey’

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) in Belize is urging the public to avoid purchasing or consuming a product labeled “Royal Honey,” warning that it is falsely marketed as a natural sexual enhancement supplement and contains undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.

In an official statement, the ministry said the warning follows alerts from both the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health, which confirmed through lab tests that Royal Honey includes hidden substances that could pose health risks.

“These undeclared ingredients may cause harmful health effects, especially in individuals with underlying medical conditions or those taking prescription medications. The product is falsely promoted as ‘natural’ and is sold primarily through online platforms and informal vendors,” the MOHW stated.

Officials are now advising Belizeans to purchase health products only from licensed pharmacies and authorised distributors.

“The sale of medications and supplements through social media, street vendors, or other informal sources is strongly discouraged, as these products may be unregulated and unsafe,” the ministry added.

Consumers who come across Royal Honey or similar unregulated health products are encouraged to report them to the authorities. The MOHW stressed its ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health, pledging to “continue to monitor and take necessary action against unapproved or potentially harmful health products.”

The product is also being sold in other Caribbean countries and in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also warned consumers "not to purchase or use Royal Honey VIP, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.

"FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Royal Honey VIP contains tadalafil, the active ingredient in Cialis, an FDA-approved prescription drug for erectile dysfunction. This undeclared ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates."