By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun

NAFDAC is notifying the public of the sale of a confirmed falsified OHEAL Ampicillin and Cloxacillin Capsule discovered and intercepted in Onitsha, Anambra State by NAFDAC officers in collaboration with officers of Nigeria Police Force.
Genuine Ampicillin/Cloxacillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, airway, and skin. It acts by inhibiting growth and thus killing the infection-causing bacteria.

Though this falsified product was identified in Onitsha, it may likely have been distributed to other parts of the country through informal markets. Consequently, it is important to identify and remove it from circulation to prevent harm to patients.
All NAFDAC zonal Directors and State coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the falsified products within their zones and states.

NAFDAC implores importers, distributors, retailers, and healthcare providers to always exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and administration or use of falsified or substandard medicinal products.
All medical products must be sourced from authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.

Members of the public in possession of the above product are advised to discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.