NAFDAC call-out Deekins Amoxycillin capsule from market, describes as substandard
By Matthew Denis
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has call-out the selling of Deekins Amoxycillin capsule 500mg from market describing the product as substandard and dangerous for consumption.
The Director General of NAFDAC Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye stated this during a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday.
She said ” the agency is investigating a case of suspected substandard Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsule, manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by Devine Kings Pharmaceutical Ltd, with lot number 4C639001.
“This investigation stemmed from reports of serious adverse drug reactions being experienced by patients that took the medication across the country. According to Ecomed Pharma Ltd, reports of serious adverse drug reactions were received from a hospital that reported three cases of serious adverse drug reactions from patients administered with the batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg
“In the statement obtained from Mr. Kingsley Ekeanyanwu, the Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH), capsule, Divine King Pharmaceutical Ltd, stated that all products were manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd.
The DG explained that the manufacturer Ecomed Pharma Ltd in his statement claimed to have produced only twenty packets (20) of the affected batch number 4C639001 for the purposes of renewal of his registration. He also claimed to have manufactured One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Sixty-One (1,961) packets, Batch No 4C639002. However, Seven Hundred and Ninety (790) packs of Batch 4C639001 with manufacturing 03/2024 and Expiry Date 02/2027 were recalled, which he did not manufacture.
Prof. Adeyeye revealed that the products have been sampled for laboratory analysis against the suspects, Pharm Ekene Christopher, Ecomed Pharma Ltd and Mr. Kingsley Ekeanyanwu, of Devine Kings Pharmaceutical Ltd. The analysis is currently pending determination while the investigation which is ongoing.
“Meanwhile, the Quality Control and Production Managers have been invited for further investigation, The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, the Agency that issue site license for the site and the Pharmacist in charge has been notified.
“The public is hereby warned to avoid the use of the suspected substandard Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsule
NAFDAC implores distributors, healthcare providers, and patients to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid distribution, administration, and use of the affected lots of the product.
” All medical products must be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
Anyone in possession of the affected lot is advised to immediately discontinue the sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office. If you have used this product, or someone you know, has used it, or suffered any adverse reaction/event after use, are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.”
