NAFDAC Recalls Deekins Amoxycillin Batch Over Reported Adverse Reactions

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules due to reports of serious adverse drug reactions. The affected batch, with lot number 4C639001, was manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd.

According to NAFDAC, the recall follows reports of serious adverse drug reactions associated with this batch. A hospital reported three cases of severe reactions in patients who were administered capsules from this batch.

Product Name: Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules
Manufacturer: Eco-med Pharma Ltd
Marketer: DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd
Lot Number: 4C639001
Manufacturing Date: March 2024
Expiry Date: February 2027

NAFDAC has advised healthcare professionals and consumers to immediately stop using the affected batch and to report any suspicious cases of substandard or falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office.

Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of substandard and falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng. Adverse events or side effects related to the use of the medicinal product can also be reported through the NAFDAC website or the Med-safety application