Health Alert: NAFDAC Issues Recall for Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall for one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules, specifically batch number 4C639001, manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd.
This action was prompted by reports of severe adverse reactions linked to this batch, including three cases reported by a hospital.
Amoxicillin, a commonly used antibiotic, is typically prescribed for bacterial infections like tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
NAFDAC has advised healthcare providers, distributors, and the public to stop the use and sale of the affected batch and return any stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
Those who may have consumed the batch are urged to seek medical attention if adverse reactions occur and report incidents via NAFDAC’s provided communication channels.