NAFDAC Hints Nigerians On Circulated Fake Malaria Drug
In a bid to saving lives of Nigerians from fake drug administration, National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC has hinted the general public of the circulation of counterfeit Combiart dispersible tablets 20/120mg in the country.
In a statement earlier released, Friday, notes that the product is manufactured by Strides Arcolab Limited, based in India.
NAFDAC stresses that the product was discovered in FCT and Rivers State during its surveillance activities.
“The Laboratory report of the analysis carried out on the product revealed that it contained Zero APIs. The product was also observed to have two different date markings”
The statement says it’s database has confirmed that the product license has expired and the NAFDAC Reg Number on it is wrong and not for the product.
“Product details –
Brand Name: Combiart Dispersible Tablet 20/120mg”
“Generic Name: Artemether + Lumefantrine 20/120mg Dispersible Tablet
Batch No: 7225119″
“NAFDAC Reg No: A11-0299”
“Manufacturing Date: June 2023 and Feb 2023”
“Expiry Date: May 2026 and June 2026”
“Manufacturer’s Name and Address: Strides Arcolab Limited, 36/7, Suragajakkanahalli, Indlavadi Cross, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore- 562 106, India”
NAFDAC however advises Healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322 or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
