The National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the recall of a specific lot of Benylin Paediatric Syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson.
This action follows recent findings of toxicity detected during laboratory analysis of the product.
According to a statement released by NAFDAC on April 11, laboratory tests revealed that this particular lot of Benylin Paediatric Syrup contains an unacceptably high level of Diethylene Glycol, which has been shown to cause acute oral toxicity in laboratory animals.
The syrup is intended for relieving cough and associated symptoms, as well as treating hay fever and other allergic conditions in children aged 2 to 12 years.
The statement warned that Diethylene Glycol is toxic when ingested by humans and can potentially be fatal.
Symptoms of toxicity may include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inability to urinate, headache, altered mental state, and acute kidney injury leading to possible death.
NAFDAC urged importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance throughout the supply chain to prevent the importation, distribution, sale, and use of contaminated regulated products.
Healthcare professionals and consumers were advised to report any suspicions of substandard or falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office, by calling 0800-162-3322, or by sending an email to
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