Public Alert No. 013/2021 – Thumbs Up 7 Blue 69K and Thumbs Up 7 Red 70K recall: Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has received information from the US FDA about the voluntary recall of all lots of Thumbs Up 7 Red 70K and Thumbs Up 7 Blue 69K capsules. FDA analysis has found that the products contain undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil. Sildenafil and Tadalafil are […]
Fighting poor quality health products in times of Covid-19 and beyond: the need for a multi-stakeholder approach
, “Fighting poor quality health products in times of Covid-19 and beyond: the need for a multi-stakeholder approach” A side event at the 30th Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Background World Health Organization (WHO) estimates from 2017 indicates that 10.5% of medical products available in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are “substandard […]
Important Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Communication To Healthcare Providers
, Important Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Communication To Healthcare Providers KEY POINTS Possible Rare Event, Severe Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) and Thromboembolic Events with Some Covid-19 Vaccines (probably due to underlying medical conditions and use of certain medications). Possible contraindications with Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), especially Diclofenac with COVID-19 Vaccines NAFDAC maintains that authorised vaccines should continue […]
Recommendation For Emergency Use Authorization Of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Covid-19 Vaccine
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is hereby granting conditional Emergency Use Authorization for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in people from eighteen (18) years of age. After a thorough evaluation, the NAFDAC Vaccine Committee concluded that the data on the vaccine were robust and met criteria for […]
Public Alert No. 0012/2021 – PremierZen Black 5000 by Namoo Enterprise: Recall – Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has received information from the US FDA that Namoo Enterprise LCC is recalling all lots of PremierZen Black 5000 capsules because FDA analysis has found out that the product contains undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil. Sildenafil and Tadalafil are ingredients known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) […]
Public Alert No.0011/2021- PNHC, Llc D/B/A, Heal The World Recalls Heal The World Hand Sanitizer Packaged In 9.6 Ounce Bottles Because They Resemble Small Water Bottles
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been informed by the U.S Food and Drug Administration that PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World, is recalling all lots of Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 fl. oz because they resemble 9.6ounce water bottles. The recall does not affect […]
Public Alert No. 0010/2021 – Falsified Vitamin A (Retinol) Identified In WHO Region of Africa
, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been notified by World Health Organization (WHO) on the circulation of two versions of falsified VITAMIN A (retinol) identified in Chad. Laboratory analysis of recovered samples revealed that both products are severely degraded and contain less than the stated active ingredient. Vitamin […]
Public Alert No. 009/ 2021 – Unsatisfactory laboratory Report of Chupet Adrenaline Injection with batch number: 190405
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has initiated a nation-wide mop-up of Chupet Adrenaline Injection with batch number: 190405. The mop up is due to an unsatisfactory laboratory report of analysis which indicates that the implicated product is non-sterile. Please, see the product details below for ease of identification. Product […]
Public Alert No: 008/2021 – Alert on Unregistered and Fake CHARMS Slimming & Tummy Reduction Tea
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) wishes to notify the public of the circulation of an unregistered and fake product called CHARMS Slimming & Tummy Reduction Tea. CHARMS Slimming & Tummy Reduction Tea is a weight loss product that claims to aid ‘extra fast’ slimming, reduce pot belly, reduce […]
Public Alert No:006/2021 – Formaldehyde In Hair Smoothing Products: What You Should Know
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been informed by U.S Food and Drug Administration of the short- and long-term effects of formaldehyde exposure in Hair smoothing products. Most hair smoothing or straightening products release formaldehyde gas, a known human carcinogen as classified by the International Agency for Research […]
