The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning regarding a falsified batch of Giga-S Injection identified in Aba, Abia State.
This counterfeit batch was reportedly purchased from a well-known store in Araria Market, raising concerns about the potential spread of this dangerous product. Giga-S Injection, containing Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam, is crucial for treating severe infections such as septicemia, pneumonia, and meningitis.
The circulation of a falsified batch poses serious health risks to patients who depend on this medication.
NAFDAC emphasized that while the falsified product was found in Abia State, it is likely that it has been distributed to other regions through informal markets. “It is important to detect and remove it from circulation to prevent harm to patients,” NAFDAC stated.
The agency has urged all importers, distributors, retailers, and healthcare providers to be extremely cautious and vigilant within the supply chain.
Ensuring that all medical products are sourced from authorized and licensed suppliers is vital to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and administration of falsified or substandard medicinal products.
In their notice, NAFDAC advised members of the public who possess the falsified Giga-S Injection to discontinue its sale or use immediately and to submit any stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
The agency stressed the importance of checking the authenticity and physical condition of all medical products.
