‘Fake Antimalarial Drug In Circulation’, NAFDAC Raises Alarm – The Reflector Newspaper
Friday, August 29, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
The Reflector Newspaper
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Sport
  • Crime
  • Others
    • Education
    • Economy
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Style
    • Health
    • Interview
    • Love & Relationships
    • Technology
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
The Reflector Newspaper
Home Featured

‘Fake Antimalarial Drug In Circulation’, NAFDAC Raises Alarm

Ifeanyi Uzoechiena by Ifeanyi Uzoechiena
April 21, 2025
in Featured, Health
0
Lagos: NAFDAC Raids Alcohol Factory For Illegal Production
0
SHARES
10
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on WhatsAppShare on TelegramSend to Email

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians about the circulation of a counterfeit batch of Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets, falsely branded as Aflotin 20/120, in the Nigerian market.

According to the agency on its official X account, the discovery was made following a report by Ajanta Pharma Limited, a pharmaceutical company based in Mumbai, India, which is the genuine manufacturer of the original product.

Related posts

Delta Deputy Speaker Criticizes Oil Firms For Ignoring Meeting

Delta Deputy Speaker Criticizes Oil Firms For Ignoring Meeting

August 29, 2025
Former Super Eagles Striker Ujah Retires From Football

Former Super Eagles Striker Ujah Retires From Football

August 29, 2025

The company informed the agency that a falsified version of its anti-malarial medication had surfaced in Nigeria, bearing the batch number PA2128L.
Ajanta Pharma reportedly clarified that this specific batch was originally manufactured in December 2018 and expired in November 2020 under the brand Combisunate 20/120 with a pack size of 30 x 24 tablets. However, the falsified version is being sold under the name Aflotin 20/120mg, repackaged in a different format (1 x 18 tablets).

The company further explained that the counterfeit product failed to match its approved packaging standards. “The overprinted matter on the falsified tablets did not align with Ajanta’s printing style, and the carton’s artwork was inconsistent with our approved design,” the company stated.

Ajanta Pharma confirmed that it had not manufactured the Aflotin 20/120mg bearing Batch No: PA2128L and that the product currently in circulation with that batch number is counterfeit, based on its investigation.

NAFDAC emphasized the health risks posed by counterfeit medicines, stating that such products may not comply with regulatory standards, putting consumers at risk of ineffective treatment and severe health consequences, including death.

According to NAFDAC, the genuine Aflotin 20/120 is a combination therapy of Artemether (20mg) and Lumefantrine (120mg), used to treat uncomplicated malaria caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite.

The agency reported that the counterfeit version in circulation is labelled with a manufacturing date of April 2023 and an expiry date of March 2026. The packaging falsely attributes manufacturing to Ajanta Pharma Limited, with its stated address in Mumbai, India.

In response to the alert, NAFDAC has directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance efforts and remove any counterfeit products found within their jurisdictions.

The agency also urged distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to exercise caution and ensure that all medical products are sourced from authorised and licensed suppliers.

NAFDAC advised healthcare providers and consumers to report any suspicious or substandard medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office or through its e-reporting platforms. Reports of adverse drug reactions or side effects are also encouraged through the same channels.

 

The Guardian

Tags: Fake Antimalarial Drug

The Reflector Newspaper's newsletters cover a variety of topics, from daily news to lifestyle content, markets info to medical news. Subscribe to get the latest information.

Unsubscribe
Previous Post

UBEC Expands Digital Learning to Underserved Communities – Dr. Garba

Next Post

‘Benue Under Siege’, Says Gov Alia

Next Post
‘Benue Under Siege’, Says Gov Alia

‘Benue Under Siege’, Says Gov Alia

RECOMMENDED NEWS

2027: No Politician Can Win Without The North — Baba-Ahmed

‘Quit 2027 Race’, Baba-Ahmed Tells Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso

4 months ago

Fraud, Forgeries Declines In Banking Industry – NDIC

8 years ago
ADC Faction Rejects Adoption Of Party By Atiku-led Coalition

ADC Faction Rejects Adoption Of Party By Atiku-led Coalition

2 months ago
Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu’s Government To Stop Wasteful Spending

Primate Ayodele Denies Predicting Makinde As Nigeria’s 2027 President

12 months ago

FOLLOW US

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • Business
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Style
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Love & Relationships
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized

BROWSE BY TOPICS

#EndBadGovernance protest 2027 Elections ADC Ademola Adeleke Akpabio Alaafin Of Oyo APC Atiku Bola Tinubu Buhari By-Elections CBEX Coalition Dangote Refinery Defection Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Economic Hardship EFCC Emergency Rule Federal Government of Nigeria Fubara Fuel Price Fuel Price Hike Gunmen INEC JAMB Natasha Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Nnamdi Kanu NNPC NNPCL NYSC Olubadan PDP Peter Obi President Ahmed Bola Tinubu Rivers Administrator Rivers Assembly Rivers Crisis Senate Tinubu UTME VeryDarkMan WAEC Wike

POPULAR NEWS

  • Congo’s President Daughter’s Bedroom Surfaces Online

    Congo’s President Daughter’s Bedroom Surfaces Online

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Economy Bleeds As Naira Hits Record Low With N72.58 Depreiciation Against Dollar

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Old Naira Notes Remain Valid – CBN

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Gospel Actress, Flora Of Abattoir Movie Series Is Dead

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • JUST IN: FCT Minister Wike Leads Eid-El-Fitr Homage To President Tinubu Amid Death Rumors

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
The Reflector Newspaper

Our mission at The Reflector Newspaper is to cultivate a dynamic digital space where truth, integrity, and diversity thrive.

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • Delta Deputy Speaker Criticizes Oil Firms For Ignoring Meeting
  • Former Super Eagles Striker Ujah Retires From Football
  • 2027: Opposition Parties Criticize APC’s Handling Of Presidential Ticket
  • Why I’d Choose Tinubu Over Obi – Adeyanju

Category

  • Business
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Style
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Love & Relationships
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized

Recent News

Delta Deputy Speaker Criticizes Oil Firms For Ignoring Meeting

Delta Deputy Speaker Criticizes Oil Firms For Ignoring Meeting

August 29, 2025
Former Super Eagles Striker Ujah Retires From Football

Former Super Eagles Striker Ujah Retires From Football

August 29, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

Copyright © 2024 The Reflector Newspaper. Website designed by Mavens Designs.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • Login
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Sport
  • Crime
  • Others
    • Education
    • Economy
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Style
    • Health
    • Interview
    • Love & Relationships
    • Technology

Copyright © 2024 The Reflector Newspaper. Website designed by Mavens Designs.

Verified by MonsterInsights