The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians about a suspected substandard cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’. The syrup is manufactured by Franken Group.
Naturcold syrup is believed to have triggered the death of six children under the age of five at a health centre in Fundong, in the North-West region of Cameroon.
According to the North-West Region of Cameroon delegate for Public Health, the children exhibited a decrease in kidney function after taking the suspected substandard cough syrup.
In a press statement released on its website, NAFDAC revealed that the cough syrup was bought from unauthorized sources as it was not authorized for marketing in Cameroon.
The statement read: “Although the product is not in 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.
“NAFDAC implores members of the public to desist from purchasing medicinal products 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 these products, or suffered any adverse reaction/event after use, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.”
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