The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall for one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules.
In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, the agency disclosed that the affected batch, with lot number 4C639001, was manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd.
According to NAFDAC, the recall was prompted by reports from Eco-med Pharma Ltd, which revealed that a hospital had documented three cases of serious adverse reactions in patients who were administered capsules from the batch in question.
“NAFDAC is notifying the public of the recall of one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules, manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd, with lot number 4C639001.
“This batch is being recalled following reports of serious adverse drug reactions.” The agency said.
Amoxycillin, a penicillin-based antibiotic, is commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.
NAFDAC has urged healthcare professionals and the public to immediately stop using the affected batch and report any suspected cases of substandard or falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office.
Reports can also be submitted via a toll-free line, 0800-162-3322, or through email at sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
