The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recalled a specific batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules due to reports of severe adverse reactions.
The affected batch, identified as lot number 4C639001, was produced by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and distributed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd.
NAFDAC stated that the recall followed reports from a hospital documenting three cases of serious reactions linked to this batch of the antibiotic.
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-based antibiotic used to treat infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, and urinary tract.
The agency has advised healthcare providers and the public to stop using the affected batch and report any incidents involving substandard or falsified medicines to NAFDAC through its offices, toll-free line 0800-162-3322, or email sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
