The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules due to reports of severe adverse reactions.
The affected batch, lot number 4C639001, was manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd. The recall follows a report from a hospital that documented three severe reactions in patients administered the capsules.
NAFDAC stated that Amoxicillin, a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections, should no longer be used from this batch.
The agency urged healthcare professionals and the public to discontinue the use of the affected product immediately and report any suspected cases of substandard or falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office, via their helpline (0800-162-3322), or by email at sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
