MCAZ recalls Benylin Paediatric Syrup after toxic version of product hits African market
Staff Reporter
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has recalled, with immediate effect, Benylin Paediatric Syrup on fears that toxic batches of the cough medicine may have found their way into Zimbabwe’s market.
In a statement issued on Monday, MCAZ the decision was a precautionary taken by the medicine regulator after the product was recalled in Nigeria and few other countries.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) of Nigeria recalled Benylin Paediatric 100ml syrup batch number 329304, manufactured by Johnson and Johnson, South Africa.
Additionally, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the manufacturer identified an additional batch that is affected, bringing the affected batches to two – 329303 and 329304.
“While the Authority confirms that this product was registered in 2023 for use in Zimbabwe, our import database does not show a record of the importation of this product and more specifically these two batches.
“However, 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,” said MCAZ.
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