The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of a specific batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules due to reports of severe adverse drug reactions.
In a statement shared on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, NAFDAC identified the affected batch as lot number 4C639001, manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and distributed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd.
The recall followed reports from a hospital detailing three cases of serious reactions linked to the use of this batch. NAFDAC’s statement confirmed that the antibiotic, commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis, has raised safety concerns in its current formulation.
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are urged to discontinue use of the affected batch and report any suspected substandard or counterfeit medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office,” the agency stated.
NAFDAC provided contact options for reporting, including its toll-free line at 0800-162-3322 and an email address: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng. It emphasized the importance of vigilance in ensuring public safety and adherence to its recall directive.
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