NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians To Recall Of Deekins Amoxicillin Capsules

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public of the recall of a batch of Deekins Amoxicillin 500mg capsules manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd, with lot number 4C639001.

NAFDAC, in a statement on its X handle, said this followed cases of serious adverse drug reactions reported by Eco-med Pharm Ltd.

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

The agency further explained that an adverse reaction to drugs may be life-threatening, and may require hospitalisation or prolongation of hospitalization, resulting in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, or birth defect or death in fatal cases.

NAFDAC implored distributors, healthcare providers, and patients to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid use of the affected lots of the product.

It added that all medical products must be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers, with the products’ authenticity and physical condition being carefully checked.

It urged anyone in possession of the affected lot 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, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional,” NAFDAC said in a tweet.

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

“Similarly, healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged 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 www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med-safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng”

NAFDAC said it would upload the notice to the WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System (GSMS).

NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians To Recall Of Deekins Amoxicillin Capsules is first published on The Whistler Newspaper