NAFDAC has intercepted and seized 4*40ft and 1*20ft containers filled with various unregistered and suspected fake drugs.
Addressing the press, the DG NAFDAC, said the four containers were sighted by NAFDAC officials at the APM terminal and the contents
1. Heragra 120mg tablets in 1 40ft container
2. Ziagra 120mg tablets in 1 40ft container
3. Diclofenac 50mg in 1 40ft container
4. Tramadol 200mg capsules 1 40ft container
Also, the DG highlighted that unregistered Zahigra and Heragra brands of sildenafil citrate tablets is usually registered in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. However, the fake one came in at a strenght of 120mg.
In line with the above, he further stressed that the intercepted drugs can cause increase d BP, ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract etc.
Also one Akintunde Smith was arrested for faking Alomo bitters.
Addressing the press, the DG NAFDAC, said the four containers were sighted by NAFDAC officials at the APM terminal and the contents
1. Heragra 120mg tablets in 1 40ft container
2. Ziagra 120mg tablets in 1 40ft container
3. Diclofenac 50mg in 1 40ft container
4. Tramadol 200mg capsules 1 40ft container
Also, the DG highlighted that unregistered Zahigra and Heragra brands of sildenafil citrate tablets is usually registered in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. However, the fake one came in at a strenght of 120mg.
In line with the above, he further stressed that the intercepted drugs can cause increase d BP, ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract etc.
Also one Akintunde Smith was arrested for faking Alomo bitters.
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