By Juliet Jacob Ochenje
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerian’s against use of unregistered drug,.
This is just as it declared on its official Twitter page that a product known as Original Chest and Lung Tablets circulating in Nigeria is unfit for use.
The agency said the product was discovered during a post marketing surveillance activity carried out by ita officials of the Agency.
While adding that numerous versions of the substandard product are in circulation, NAFDAC explained that the product is without batch number, manufacturing date and expiry date.
It further said, “Importers, distributors, retailers and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the Importation, distribution, sale and use of the substandard (contaminated) syrups. All medical products must be obtained from authorised licensed suppliers. The product’s authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.”
The agency also advised Nigerians to desist from purchasing medicines from unauthorised sources such as roadside vendors and street hawkers as fake drugs are mostly smuggled into the country from neighbouring countries and distributed through such inappropriate channels.
“Anyone in possession of the above mentioned product is advised to discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office. If you, or someone you know, have used this product, or suffered any adverse reaction event after use, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional,” NAFDAC advised.
