The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the sale of counterfeit TANDAK injection 1.5g powder and water for injection, manufactured by Intracin Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD in Gujarat, India.
The agency's statement, released on Wednesday, April 10, disclosed that the counterfeit product was discovered in Gombe State, Nigeria, and reported to NAFDAC by Marcson Healthcare Ltd., the Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH).
Tandak® injection of 1.5g powder is a co-formulation of Ceftriaxone 1000mg and Sulbactam 500mg, prescribed for treating various bacterial infections. The statement emphasized that this injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
The illegal sale of counterfeit medicines poses health risks to the public, as the safety, quality, and efficacy of these products are not guaranteed when they do not comply with regulatory provisions.
NAFDAC has instructed its Zonal Directors and State Coordinators to conduct surveillance and eliminate counterfeit products within their jurisdictions.
Healthcare professionals and consumers are urged to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
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