NAFDAC bans Novalgin, Analgin, others

NAFDAC insists that the dipyrone contents in the drugs administered on a 12 year old pupil led  to her death.  The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC yesterday announced a ban on Novalgin, Analgin and other existing brands of dipyrones, tablets and syrups in the country.

Also affected are Optalgin, Drunalgin, Dr. Meyers Novalmin, Akarin and other brands of Dipyrone said to be manufactured in Germany and imported into the country.  The ban will take effect from January 1, 2006.

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