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Pharmaceutical safety warnings in Nigeria

Overview

Pharmacists in Nigeria have issued several warnings regarding medication safety and improper usage practices.

Initially, health professionals cautioned against the indiscriminate use of painkillers for minor discomforts. Experts noted that frequent self-medication with analgesics can lead to serious complications involving the stomach, kidneys, and liver, and warned that sudden or persistent pain may indicate underlying conditions requiring professional evaluation.

Following these warnings, pharmacists highlighted the dangers of using expired medicines, noting they can be as hazardous as counterfeit drugs. They explained that expired products may suffer from reduced potency or become toxic, potentially leading to treatment failure, organ damage, or death. Health professionals and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) urge the public to verify expiry dates and purchase medications only from approved pharmacies.

Entities

Nigeria · World Health Organization · Olumide Akintayo · Welnex Pharmacy · National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Pharmacists warn expired medicines pose risks in Nigeria

    Pharmacists warn that expired medicines in Nigeria can be as dangerous as fake drugs, causing treatment failure, organ damage, or toxicity due to lost potency or chemical degradation.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Pharmacists warn Nigerians against indiscriminate use of painkillers

    Pharmacists in Nigeria are advising against the frequent use of painkillers for all types of pain, warning that self-medication can cause liver, kidney, and stomach complications.

Sources

dailytrust.com.ng · healthwise.punchng.com · punchng.com · shippingposition.com.ng