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NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by FreeStuffsNG: 8:04pm On Dec 29, 2023
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on 5 contaminated syrups and suspensions

By Chioma Chukwunedu

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert to healthcare providers and the public regarding five different oral liquid dosage forms (syrup and suspension) discovered in the Maldives and Pakistan.

These products have also been identified in Belize, Fiji, and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

The affected products are ALERGO Syrup, EMIDONE Suspension, MUCORID Syrup, ULCOFIN Suspension, and ZINCELL Syrup, totaling 23 batches, all originating from the manufacturer PHARMIX LABORATORIES (PVT.) LTD in Pakistan.

The alarm was sounded when samples of ALERGO syrup were screened in November 2023 by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority, revealing potentially harmful levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol contaminants.

Further testing by the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia confirmed ethylene glycol contamination in all five batches.

What you should know
A subsequent inspection by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan raised concerns about the broader product range of PHARMIX LABORATORIES, prompting a halt in the production of all oral liquid dosage medicines and a recall alert for the five identified oral dosage forms.

Both diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol are highly toxic to humans and can result in severe health complications, including abdominal pain, vomiting, altered mental state, and acute kidney injury. In some cases, ingestion can be fatal.

While these products are not registered by NAFDAC, there is a possibility of their distribution through formal and informal markets to other countries, including Nigeria.
NAFDAC emphasizes the importance of caution and increased vigilance within the supply chain to prevent the importation, distribution, sale, and use of these substandard cough syrups.

Importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are urged to verify the authenticity and physical condition of medical products obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers.

NAFDAC further advises against the sale or use of the listed products and encourages individuals in possession of these items to submit them to the nearest NAFDAC office.
For those who have used the affected products and experienced adverse reactions, immediate medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals is strongly recommended.

NAFDAC calls on healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicions of adverse drug reactions, substandard, or falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office or through various reporting platforms, including a toll-free number and email.

Additionally, the public is encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to medicinal product use through the NAFDAC website, the Med-safety application on Android and iOS stores, or email.

Heightened awareness and swift reporting are pivotal in ensuring the safety and integrity of medical products within the Nigerian market.

https://nairametrics.com/2023/12/29/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-on-5-contaminated-syrups-and-suspensions/

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by FreeStuffsNG: 8:05pm On Dec 29, 2023
NAFDAC further advises against the sale or use of the listed products and encourages individuals in possession of these items to submit them to the nearest NAFDAC office.
For those who have used the affected products and experienced adverse reactions, immediate medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals is strongly recommended.


From cemetry market in Aba , Abia state to Maldives to Australia and to Pakistan, NAFDAC is working very hard and bursting the fake drugs tribe.

Well done NAFDAC. If they don't quit the criminal business of fake drugs, don't stop apprehending, prosecuting and throwing them in jail and seizing everything they made as proceed of the crime.

All the enemies of Nigeria will lose las las. They always lose. God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

Go NAFDAC!

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by AqualinaXYZ: 8:08pm On Dec 29, 2023
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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by lilvicky68(m): 8:48pm On Dec 29, 2023
Welldone Nafdac

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by vanbonattel: 9:05pm On Dec 29, 2023
FreeStuffsNG:

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From cemetry market in Aba , Abia state to Maldives to Australia and to Pakistan, NAFDAC is working very hard and bursting the fake drugs tribe
.

Well done NAFDAC. If they don't quit the criminal business of fake drugs, don't stop apprehending, prosecuting and throwing them in jail and seizing everything they made as proceed of the crime.

All the enemies of Nigeria will lose las las. They always lose.

Go NAFDAC!


That's the target of most Nigerian companies, to kill Igbo business in the name of fighting fake drugs.

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by T9ksy(m): 9:33pm On Dec 29, 2023
vanbonattel:


That's the target of most Nigerian companies, to kill Igbo business in the name of fighting fake drugs.


Geez! Are you for real?

So I guess, you don't want the govt. to stop the proliferation of fake drugs in the country because it will affect Igbo businesses?

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Kukutenla: 7:10am On Jan 01
Op

This is a new year

The time you spent promoting ethnic bashing and bigotry online is better put to use working to afford basic necessities like an electric iron and a comb

A saw a picture of you on a moniker's DP VikingKing and I wasn't impressed. You need to start living better. It's obvious this gig is not working

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by FreeStuffsNG: 10:57am On Jan 01
jmoore:


So fake drug has a tribe? So it would be right to say you are from skull mining tribe.
If what binds you together is crime then you belong to that tribe. I think it's your conscience that is giving you issues wink

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by maxiuc(m): 11:17am On Jan 01
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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by LZAA: 11:18am On Jan 01
T9ksy:



Geez! Are you for real?

So I guess, you don't want the govt. to stop the proliferation of fake drugs in the country because it will affect Igbo businesses?
This one has come outπŸ˜„πŸ˜„πŸ˜„
Considering who created this topic no be surprise πŸ˜„πŸ˜„

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by ADEADE292: 11:19am On Jan 01
Nafdac on this....
Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Mosba: 11:19am On Jan 01
Ibo made sh

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Johnycastro18: 11:21am On Jan 01
All THIS manufacturers with there fake products. sad
Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Yankee101: 11:22am On Jan 01
This is unacceptable
Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by tutudesz: 11:23am On Jan 01
From Pakistan to Nigeria undecided
We are finished shocked It's very sad that ordinary syrup is imported from Pakistan O! Pakistan that is behind us undecided Truly Nigeria is gone

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Konjiboii: 11:23am On Jan 01
Make dem post pictures of the products ,Nigerians no dey read label. Na anything chemist give dem dem dey drink.

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Zico5(m): 11:25am On Jan 01
NAFDAC in collaboration with Nigeria army and police should bombard south east before they destroy this country totally with adulterated and fake drugs. All the fake drugs, drinks and food are directly from that axis. They have turned money making to something else. No care for human lives. They fail to realize that their family and loved ones are also at the risk and danger of what they are doing. Money gotten from fraud can never last or take you to anywhere. This is what they don't understand.

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Nahunger(m): 11:26am On Jan 01
Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by gidjah(m): 11:29am On Jan 01
Just imagine , can we see the way e keep reasoning in this nation that has been taking us plenty steps backwards?see an educated man talking out of pity and tribalism ?he prefers his cronics (likely he too is a fake drug pusher and importer)to thrive while the nation suffer set back mentally and economically! Is this how we are going to make progress this new year ?
T9ksy:



Geez! Are you for real?

So I guess, you don't want the govt. to stop the proliferation of fake drugs in the country because it will affect Igbo businesses?

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by tutudesz: 11:29am On Jan 01
Konjiboii:
Make dem post pictures of the products ,Nigerians no dey read label. Na anything chemist give dem dem dey drink.
Brotherly picture no mean anything when we have selfish individual among us. To print new pack no hard

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by PaZwoD: 11:31am On Jan 01
Konjiboii:
Make dem post pictures of the products ,Nigerians no dey read label. Na anything chemist give dem dem dey drink.
Honestly, You are very correct.
Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Sleekfingers: 11:36am On Jan 01
vanbonattel:


That's the target of most Nigerian companies, to kill Igbo business in the name of fighting fake drugs.


Why are your people dealing in fake drugs, etc...calling it business....



Here in Lagos. This year I will be a whistle blower. Say no to fake shits....

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by adioolayi(m): 11:37am On Jan 01
Until you really have any serious thing to do at NAFDAC...that's when you will know this agency is one of the finest and of the very best we have in this country.

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by gidjah(m): 11:39am On Jan 01
But I am so sure that fake drugs and importation is not a trade mark of just one tribe , let stop this children bashing and bullying online /on net this new year pls.Some of you need to get a Life :get a simple job (even if it's daily trade ),this will help curb or settle this depression and emotional outburst coming from idleness we find our selves.Let all this disrespect for our ethnic tribes stop.We are better than this abeg, I can't Mingle with most of us here because of our poor attitude online ,imagine we all bare our online moniker as our real names in life! How many of us here would love to get attached in relationships with the other NAIRALANDER ?

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by Sleekfingers: 11:39am On Jan 01
Zico5:
NAFDAC in collaboration with Nigeria army and police should bombard south east before they destroy this country totally with adulterated and fake drugs. All the fake drugs, drinks and food are directly from that axis. They have turned money making to something else. No care for human lives. They fail to realize that their family and loved ones are also at the risk and danger of what they are doing. Money gotten from fraud can never last or take you to anywhere. This is what they don't understand.


Here in Lagos. I will be exposing them. Especially those chemists and bars.

As a matter of fact, dem go see shege

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Re: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On 5 Contaminated Syrups And Suspensions by PDPdestroyer(m): 11:43am On Jan 01
Why are some government agencies targeting Igbo source of livelihood? Especially NAFDAC and NDLEA
Seems Nigeria doesn't like development

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