ALERT: NAFDAC Urges Nigerians To Steer Clear Of Weight Loss Pills

• NAFDAC issued an alert against a weight loss pill on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

• The alert says the drug can cause cancer and advised against using it.

• The drug control agency also said the pill contains a banned substance and microbial growth above permissible limits.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of the drug — Weight Rapid Loss Capsule.

The warning is contained in an alert with No. 049/2022, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.

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Adeyeye stated that the drug has been found to have potential to cause cancer.

The NAFDAC boss added that result of laboratory analysis showed that the drug, manufactured by Ingi Oman, contain banned substance “phenolphthalein,” which the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognised as unsafe.

She added that the capsule, being marketed as “the most effective weight loss supplement” and sold through social media platforms like Instagram, also contain microbial growth above permissible limits.

Adeyeye stated that “phenolphthalein has been found to be toxic to genes, as it can cause damage or mutations in the DNA. Studies have also shown its potential carcinogenic risks.

“NAFDAC implores consumers to stop the purchase and use of the product.

“Members of the public in possession of the product should discontinue use or sale, and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.”

The NAFDAC DG encouraged healthcare professionals and consumers to report any adverse effect experienced with the use of the product to the nearest NAFDAC office.

Consumers are also advised to report adverse effect via [email protected] or E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng.

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Adeyeye urged the public to also report any incident concerning the use of the drug via the Med-safety application, which can be downloaded on android and IOS stores.

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