NAFDAC warns Nigerians about a fake Betaclox antibiotic with fake registration details, posing serious health risks.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sounded an urgent alarm about the circulation of a suspected substandard and falsified (SF) pharmaceutical product within Nigeria’s drug supply chain.
According to the agency, the affected product BETACLOX (Ampicillin 250mg and Cloxacillin 250mg) was discovered to contain fraudulent registration details and was traced to an unverified source. NAFDAC warned that the product poses serious public health risks, as it may not meet the required standards for safety, quality, and efficacy.
Consumers, pharmacists, and healthcare providers are urged to remain vigilant and verify the authenticity of any Betaclox product before purchase or use. NAFDAC has also advised anyone who may have purchased or used the suspected fake medicine to report immediately to the nearest NAFDAC office or healthcare provider.
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The agency reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the health of Nigerians by ensuring that only safe, effective, and quality-assured medicines are available in the country’s markets and pharmacies.