Beware of Fake Cough Syrup-NAFDAC Warns

The National Agency for Food, Drug, Administration and Control, NADAT has cautioned Nigerians against the use of a killer cough syrup, NATURCOLD.
NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the cough syrup already caused the death of six children in Cameroon.
Adeyeye on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 explained that the cough syrup was not in NAFDAC’s database, and advised importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain.
She called on importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and consumption of the substandard syrup.
“All medical products must be obtained from authorised/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
“NAFDAC implores members of the public to desist from buying medicinal products from unauthorised sources such as roadside vendors and street hawkers,’’ she stated.
Adeyeye added that fake drugs were mostly smuggled into the country from neighbouring countries and distributed through inappropriate channels.

She enjoined anyone in possession of NATURCOLD to discontinue its sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

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