Remember Deketeke Herald Correspondent

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has recalled the Benylin Paediatric Syrup manufactured by Johnson and Johnson, South Africa.

This comes after critical information was received from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) of Nigeria regarding the recall of Benylin Paediatric 100ml Syrup, batch number 329304, which was manufactured by Johnson and Johnson, South Africa.

According to NAFDAC, recent laboratory analysis has revealed unacceptably high levels of Diethylene glycol in this batch.

Diethylene glycol is a contaminant that is toxic to humans.

Toxic effects can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state, and acute kidney injury, potentially leading to death.

In a statement, MCAZ Director General, Mr Richard Rukwata said members of the public who might have the product must not administer it to children.

“In the unlikely event that members of the public are in possession of and/or come across this product, please notify the Authority or healthcare provider immediately and desist from administering them to children,” reads the statement.

“The cooperation of all stakeholders is essential in ensuring that citizens have access to safe and good quality medicines.”