The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and
Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against two substandard cough syrups
identified in Uzbekistan.
In a statement on Monday, NAFDAC identified the products as
Ambronol syrup and DOK-1 Max syrup.
The agency said the syrups were manufactured by Marion
Biotech, India, adding that the manufacturer has not provided guarantees to the
World Health Organisation (WHO) on the safety and quality of the products.
It said laboratory analysis of samples of both products
carried out by Uzbekistan’s ministry of health, found the syrups contained
unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
“Diethylene glycol
and ethylene glycol are toxic to humans when consumed and can prove fatal.
Toxic effects can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, inability to pass
urine, headache, altered mental state, and acute kidney injury which may lead
to death,” the statement reads.
“These substandard products are therefore unsafe and their
use, especially in children, may result in serious injury or death.
“NAFDAC implores manufacturers of liquid dosage forms,
especially syrups that contain excipients including propylene glycol,
polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, and/or glycerin /glycerol, to test for the
presence of contaminants such as ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol before
use in medicines.
“Although the
products are not in the NAFDAC database, 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 products’ authenticity and physical
condition should be carefully checked.
“Members of the public in possession of the above-listed
products are advised to discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest
NAFDAC office.”
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