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Three More African Countries Withdraw J&J Baby Syrup After Toxicity Reports
Three More African Countries Withdraw J&J Baby Syrup After Toxicity Reports
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Nigeria's health regulator last week found "unacceptable" levels of diethylene glycol in children's cough syrup, which is toxic to humans if ingested and can... 16.04.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Drug regulators in Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Tanzania have announced the recall of a shipment of Benylin baby syrup made by the US-based Johnson & Johnson's Kenvue unit, following similar actions by South Africa and Nigeria over alleged toxicity.The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe said in a statement that although the product was registered for use in Zimbabwe in 2023, there was no record of the syrup being imported in the regulator's database.The regulator said there were concerns that the product could enter the southern African country's market through illegal means, so it issued a recall notice if a batch fell into its hands.Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority said in a statement that its safety service had not detected any side effects from Benylin syrup but issued a recall as a "precautionary measure."On Sunday, the recall of two batches of Benylin was announced by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. The regulator said that in addition to South Africa and Nigeria, the affected batches of Benylin syrup were distributed in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.This is not the first time Johnson & Johnson has been in the spotlight for the allegedly harmful health effects of its pharmaceutical products in Africa. Last June, Johnson & Johnson baby powder was recalled by Rwanda's Food and Drug Administration over allegations that the company's products cause cancer and that the talcum powder which they are made from contains the dangerous element asbestos.
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Three More African Countries Withdraw J&J Baby Syrup After Toxicity Reports
15:19 16.04.2024 (Updated: 15:29 16.04.2024) Nigeria's health regulator last week found "unacceptable" levels of diethylene glycol in children's cough syrup, which is toxic to humans if ingested and can be fatal. Toxic effects can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inability to urinate, headache, altered mental status, and acute kidney injury, which can lead to death.
Drug regulators in Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Tanzania have announced the recall of a shipment of Benylin baby syrup made by the US-based Johnson & Johnson's Kenvue unit, following similar actions by South Africa and Nigeria over
alleged toxicity.
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe said in a statement that although the product was registered for use in Zimbabwe in 2023, there was no record of the syrup being imported in the regulator's database.
The regulator said there were concerns that the product could enter the southern African country's market through illegal means, so it issued a recall notice if a batch fell into its hands.
"There is a concern that, through illegal means, the aforementioned batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup may find their way into the local market. As a precautionary measure, the authority is issuing a recall notice of this product," the statement said.
Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority said in a statement that its safety service had not detected any side effects from Benylin syrup but issued a recall as a "precautionary measure."
As for Tanzania, a spokesperson for the country's Medicines and Medical Devices Authority, Gaudensia Simwanza, told the media that the regulator decided to recall the batches on April 12 after receiving a report from the Nigerian health regulator about possible toxicity.
On Sunday, the recall of two batches of Benylin was announced by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. The regulator said that in addition to South Africa and Nigeria, the affected batches of Benylin syrup were distributed in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.
This is not the first time Johnson & Johnson has been in the spotlight for the allegedly harmful health effects of its pharmaceutical products in Africa. Last June, Johnson & Johnson baby powder
was recalled by Rwanda's Food and Drug Administration over allegations that the company's products cause cancer and that the talcum powder which they are made from contains the dangerous element asbestos.
