The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians of
two confirmed falsified versions of Quinine
Sulphate in circulation. Quinine sulphate is used
in the treatment of Malaria.
A statement signed
by the Director, Media and Public Relations of the
Ministry of Health, Boade Akinola, states that the
two falsified drugs contain zero active
pharmaceutical ingredients. The statement added
that the drugs are majorly being circulated in
West and Central Africa, particularly in Cameroon
and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Akinola said one of the fake products was named
Quinine Sulfate 300 mg with 1000 Tablets per
container, Batch Number 10H05, expiry date
09/2018 and its date of manufacture is 09/2014.
She stated that the drug manufactured by
Novadina Pharmaceutical Limited, London, United
Kingdom was first was discovered in Cameroon.
The other version of the fake drug was Quinine
Sulphate 300mg with 100 Tablets per container;
batch F4387, expiry date 11/18 and its date of
manufacture is 12/14. She explained that the
product was manufactured in India by CAD
Pharm, and it was discovered in Bunia,
Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Akinola advised Nigerians to be vigilant and
report to the nearest National Agency for Food
and Drug Administration office anywhere the
drugs were spotted including hospitals and
pharmaceutical shops.
The ministry advised Nigerians to also report if
they come across it via the following GSM no
+234-8037881120, +234-8055056727 and
+234-8035902679. “If you are in possession of
these products, please do not use them.
“If you have taken this falsified product or
if you suffer an adverse effect following its
uptake, please seek immediate advice from
a qualified healthcare professional and
report the incident to NAFDAC.’’
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