The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public against the use and purchase of two contaminated products called AMBRONOL syrup and DOK-1 Max syrup.
NAFDAC in a statement disclosed that the two medical products were identified in Uzbekistan, a Central Asian nation, and reported to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The agency stated that the contaminated products failed to meet the quality standards after laboratory analysis and it was discovered that both products contained unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and /or ethylene glycol as contaminants test
According to NAFDAC, the diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol found in these products are toxic to humans when consumed and can prove fatal and toxic effects.
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