NAFDAC Raises Red Flag On Illegal Cough Syrup In Circulation

According to a press statement on NAFDAC’s website, the cough syrup was manufactured by Franken Group and purchased from unauthorized sources, as it was not authorized for marketing in Cameroon.

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Reports state that the cough syrup is believed to have caused the deaths of six children under the age of five at a health facility in the health district of Fundong, in the North-West region of Cameroon. The North-West Region of Cameroon delegate for Public Health said the children showed a decrease in kidney function after consuming the suspected substandard cough syrup.

“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 authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked,” NAFDAC disclosed.

NAFDAC has urged 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.

The agency also implored anyone in possession of the above-mentioned product to discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

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Those who have used the product or suffered any adverse reaction/event after use are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.