The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians on the sale of fake malaria drug known as combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablet in Nigeria.
The notification which is in a public alert marked: No. 043/2024 and issued on NAFDAC website also disclosed that the drug was manufactured in February, 2023 and June 2023.
It also gave the expiry date as May 2026 and June 2026, as well as Batch No: 7225119 with NAFDAC Reg No: A11-0299.
The agency also gave the manufacturer name and address as Strides Arcolab Limited, 36/7, Suragajakkanahalli, Indlavadi Cross, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore- 562 106, India.
NAFDAC said that all its zonal directors and state coordinators had been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the counterfeit products within the zones and states.
The agency advised importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain and avoid importation, distribution, sale and usage of the counterfeit product.
It said that all medical products must be obtained from authorised/licenced suppliers and that products’ authenticity and physical condition must be carefully checked.
The alert also advised healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office.
It urged Nigerians to call NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or report any suspicion event via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
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