NAFDAC WARNS AGAINST DEADLY COUGH SYRUP

Nigerians have been warned about a cough medicine named “Naturcold” that is allegedly subpar by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

Six children under the age of five are thought to have died as a result of the cough syrup, which is allegedly made by Fraken Group, at a medical facility in the Fundong health district in the country of Cameroon’s North West.

The North-West Regional of Cameroon’s representative for public health claims that the kids’ kidney function declined after ingesting the allegedly subpar cough medication.

According to a press release posted on NAFDAC’s website, the product was obtained from unreliable sources and is not authorized for distribution in Cameroon.

“Importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are recommended to exercise caution and attention across the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the substandard (contaminated) syrups, even though the product is not in the NAFDAC database. All medical supplies must be purchased from approved and authorized vendors. Carefully examine the products’ physical integrity and genuineness.

As fake drugs are typically trafficked into the nation from neighboring countries and disseminated through such illegal channels, NAFDAC implores members of the public to refrain from buying medicines from unapproved sources such as roadside vendors and street hawkers.

Anyone in possession of the aforementioned product is urged to stop using or selling it and to deliver any remaining stock to the local NAFDAC office. You are encouraged to seek immediate medical assistance from a licensed healthcare provider if you or someone you know has taken these goods or had any negative side effects following usage, the government stated.