Enugu State Government, on Thursday, alerted members of the public on the circulation of counterfeit Augmentin 625mg tablets in Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of Enugu State Ministry of Health, Mrs Chidiogo Ugodu, on behalf of the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, in Enugu.
The statement said that available intelligence indicated that the fake products had the same Batch Number (No.) AC3N as the genuine product from Glaxosmith Kline (GSK).
It, however, said that the fake tablets carry inconsistent manufacturing and expiry dates of September 2025 and 2028 respectively.
The statement said that the counterfeit tablets also exhibit textural errors and poor quality packaging seals, raising serious concerns about their safety, quality, and effectiveness.
According to the statement, members of the public are advised to purchase medicines only from licensed pharmacies and accredited health facilities.
“Providers and the general public should carefully inspect all Augmentin 625mg tablets before use.
“Anyone who suspects possession or sale of the counterfeit product should immediately report it to the nearest health authority or the Enugu State Ministry of Health.
“Together, let us protect our communities from the dangers of counterfeit medicines,” she said..
