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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert regarding the recall of a specific batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules, News360 Nigeria reports.

The affected batch, with lot number 4C639001, was manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd. According to a report published on NAFDAC’s website and obtained by Vanguard, the recall follows reports of serious adverse drug reactions associated with the product.

NAFDAC has urged healthcare providers and members of the public to discontinue the use of the affected batch immediately and report any related issues to the agency for further investigation and action.

“According to Ecomed Pharma Ltd, reports of serious adverse drug reactions were received from a hospital that reported three cases of serious adverse drug reactions from patients administered with the batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsule.”

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic indicated for treating bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

NAFDAC explained that adverse reaction to drugs may be life-threatening, and may require hospitalisation or prolongation of existing hospitalization, result in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, or is a birth defect or death in fatal cases. The product details of the affected product are as follows.l: Name: MAH manufactured by Ecomed Pharmaceutical Ltd. Days of manufacturing is 03/2024, Expiry date: 02/2027 and batch number : 4C639001.

The Agency further implored distributors, healthcare providers, and patients to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid distribution, administration, and use of the affected lots of the product.

“All medical products must be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.

“Anyone in possession of the affected lot is advised to immediately discontinue the sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

“If you have used this product, or someone you know, has used it, or suffered any adverse reaction/event after use, are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of substandard and falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office, or call NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng

NAFDAC further encouraged healthcare professionals and patients to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of the medicinal product to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website.

Gbadugbakun:
Under Tinubu, Nigeria has become a dumping ground for all kinds of expired drugs across the globe.

Gbadugbakun:
Under Tinubu, Nigeria has become a dumping ground for all kinds of expired drugs across the globe.

Gbadugbakun:
Under Tinubu, Nigeria has become a dumping ground for all kinds of expired drugs across the globe.

Gbadugbakun:
Under Tinubu, Nigeria has become a dumping ground for all kinds of expired drugs across the globe.

darkwan:
Ecomed started operations in 2016, after acquisition from Fidson Healthcare Ltd. and have since inception engaged in pharmaceutical businesses, producing 100 % of our products locally, we also produce for different companies on contracts.

TECHNICAL DIRECTORS

PROFESSOR ESIMONYE (Deputy vice chancellor Nnamdi Azikiwe University and former dean faculty of pharmaceuticals sciences)
PROFESSOR OFFORKANSI KENNETH (Head of department pharmaceutics and Head of research faculty of pharmaceuticals sciences University of Nigeria Nsukka).
EKENE CHRISTOPHER: Managing Director
EKENE AMAKA Executive Director
Uju Uzokwe Superintendent Pharmacist
ENYINNAYA DANIEL QUALITY Assurance Manager
CYRIL URAMU Production Manager– Beta Lactam
MBAH OLUCHUKWU Production Manager Solid line
AHIBUIKE JOSHUA Production Manager Liquid Line
HENRY OKPARA Head of Engineering
DANIEL VICTORIA Head of Account
OKENWA ANTHONY Head of Commercial.
CHIYNERE MICHAEL Head of Human Capital
EZECHINEMEREM HAPPINESS Head Ware-House

why cant you guys inform yourselves before talkin....

source:
https://pmgman.com/ecomed-pharma-ltd/

Gbadugbakun:
Under Tinubu, Nigeria has become a dumping ground for all kinds of expired drugs across the globe.

OniyideAmplify:
Relax, politics apart. This can happen anywhere, you should just be thankful that the manufacturer raises alarm immediately. ECOMED is one the best pharma company in the country. So why must you blame a president for the negligence and unprofessionalism made by a certain people?

E sure me say you go blame Tinubu if your preek no rise for early morning

nenergy:
Reason prescription is important. Self medication is deadly. Season's greetings.

Gbadugbakun:
Under Tinubu, Nigeria has become a dumping ground for all kinds of expired drugs across the globe.

Skydivine:
Did you read the article?