Concern has been expressed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC regarding the possible distribution of fake Augmentin 625mg Tabs in the nation.
In a statement titled ‘NAFDAC Alert And Sensitisation Of The Public On Suspected Falsified Augmentin 625mg’, the regulatory agency said the product fell short of the labelling requirements.
The suspected counterfeit Augmentin, which was produced in April 2021, would expire in April 2024, according to the statement. Additionally, it mentioned that the forged drug’s batch number is 562626 and that it has the NAFDAC registration number 04-1928.
“The product failed short of the labeling requirements. No inscription “manufactured by” is written on the label -only the address,” the agency said.
“Manufacturing and expiry dates do not meet the acceptable format. No MAS scratch number for verification.
“The logo “gsk” is not properly positioned as on the original. The listed information indicates the product is falsified and counterfeited.
“In view of the above, NAFDAC has notified all its formations in the zones and 36 states of the federation including the FCT to carry out surveillance and mop up the falsified Augmentin tablets.”
It added, “Please note that the genuine Augmentin 625mg has legible product labeling information including date markings – expiration and manufactured dates, batch number, and NAFDAC registration number.
“NAFDAC advise to wholesalers, distributors, and pharmacies is that medicines should be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers, increased vigilance is hereby encouraged within the supply chain to avoid infiltration of the falsified product. The products’ authenticity, physical condition, and labels should be carefully checked.
“NAFDAC implores healthcare providers to ensure vigilance to prevent the administration of falsified products to unsuspecting patients. Members of the public in possession of the above suspected counterfeit product are advised to discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
Augmentin contains a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin.
It is prescription antibiotic used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin.