By Doris Obinna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over the circulation of falsified Oxytocin injections in Nigeria, warning the public of the dangers posed by the use of such unregistered medical products.
In a recent alert on its website, the agency disclosed that an unregistered Gold Vision Oxytocin injection 10IU with a fake NAFDAC Registration Number A4-9566 was discovered during a Risk-Based sampling survey.
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According to the agency, the product is said to be purportedly manufactured by Anhui Hongye Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., located in Bengbu, Anhui Province, China, and marketed by Gold Vision Medicals, Independence Layout, Enugu.
It disclosed further investigations revealed three additional falsified products A-tocin injection, Extocin Injection, and Claxitodin injection bearing the same fake registration number A4-9566 and allegedly produced by the same manufacturer. NAFDAC confirmed that none of these products are listed in its official registered products database, classifying them as falsified medicines.
The agency cautioned that the use of such unregistered Oxytocin injections poses serious risks to maternal and newborn health. According to the alert, these falsified drugs may contain wrong doses, no active ingredients, or even harmful contaminants.
This could result in ineffective uterine contractions, uncontrolled postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), and in severe cases, maternal death. Poor-quality oxytocin may also fail to stop bleeding after childbirth, leading to life-threatening complications and the need for emergency medical interventions.
NAFDAC advised healthcare providers, distributors, and consumers to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspected cases of substandard or falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health by intensifying surveillance against the circulation of counterfeit and dangerous medical products across the country.
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