NAFDAC Recalls Deekins Amoxycillin Batch Over Severe Reactions

NIGERIA- One batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules has been recalled by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

The defective batch (lot number 4C639001) was produced by Eco-med Pharma Ltd. and sold by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd.

The Agency announced this in a statement published on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.

NAFDAC claims that the recall was started in response to reports of severe adverse drug responses associated with this particular batch. Three cases of severe responses were recorded by a hospital among patients who took capsules from this batch, according to Eco-med Pharma Ltd.

The statement said, “NAFDAC is notifying the public of the recall of one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules, manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd, with lot number 4C639001.

“This batch is recalled following reports of serious adverse drug reactions.

“According to Eco-med Pharma Ltd, reports of serious adverse drug reactions were received from a hospital that reported three cases of serious adverse drug reactions from patients administered with the batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsule.

“Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic indicated for treating bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

Additionally, NAFDAC urged consumers and medical professionals to stop using the impacted batch of medications and to report any suspected instances of counterfeit or subpar medications to the NAFDAC office that is closest to them.