The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued an alert, warning Nigerians of a batch of substandard Healmoxy 500mg Capsules, circulating in Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR).
Healmoxy 500mg capsules is a widely used antibiotics for the treatment of different bacterial infections such as the ear, skin and dental infections. It is produced by Maxheal Pharmaceuticals (India), registered and imported by Nkoyo Chemist, Surulere, Lagos.
In a statement issued at the weekend, NAFDAC informed the public of the false batches of the Healmoxy 500mg capsules.
The falsified batches of the capsules are said to have lacked the active ingredient, with discrepancies in the manufacturing and expiry dates.
However, the distribution outlet claims that the batches were never imported into Nigeria.
NAFDAC has also urged Importers, distributors, retailers, and healthcare providers to exercise caution and vigilance throughout the supply chain.