The federal government has announced the circulation of two versions of fake quinine sulphate in West and Central Africa. This drugs contain zero active pharmaceutical ingredients. Mrs Boade Akinola, Director, Media and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Health stated that the drugs are presently circulating in Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo.
The drugs, meant for the treatment of malaria are said to offer no relief while leading to other health challenges. She said one of the fake products named Quinine Sulfate 300 mg comes with 1000 Tablets per container, Batch Number 10H05, expiry date 09/2018 and it manufactured 09/2014. Akinola added that the drug manufactured by Novadina Pharmaceutical Limited, London, United Kingdom was first was discovered in Cameroon.
The director said the other version of the fake drug was Quinine Sulphate 300mg with 100 Tablets per container; batch F4387, expiry date 11/18 and its date of manufacture is 12/14. She explained that the product was manufactured in India by CAD Pharm, and it was discovered in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
She advised Nigerians to be vigilant and report to the nearest National Agency for Food and Drug Administration office anywhere the drugs were spotted including hospitals and pharmaceutical shops. The ministry urges Nigerians to also report it the following GSM no +234-8037881120, +234-8055056727 and +234-8035902679. “If you are in possession of these products, please do not use them.
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