Government issues statement on syrups linked to children’ death.
The government issues statement on syrups linked to children’ death through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
The board refuted claims that poisonous products linked to an Indian company had entered the Kenyan market.
Parents are however advised to be on the look out for the drugs that WHO flagged for their adverse effects in children.
World Health organization flagged Promethazine Oral Solution (Manufactured by an Indian company), Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, Makoff Baby Cough Syrup, and Magrip N Cold Syrup
Pharmacy and poisons board stated,”We would like to inform the public that the impacted products are not registered in Kenya, and, therefore, are unavailable in the Kenyan Market.
“The Pharmacy and Poisons Board reassures the public that there is no cause for alarm as the cough preparations (syrups) and promethazine products in the Kenyan market meet the market authorization requirements on quality, safety, and efficacy as laid out by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.”
The board further issued a precautionary method; for anyone who feels any drug is not safe, to report immediately.
PPB stated,” Be vigilant at all times and report any suspected poor-quality medicines or adverse drug reactions to the nearest healthcare facility and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) through our website.
“Mobile users can use the USSD code by dialling *271# “
Earlier, the World health organization had announced that Children syrups manufactured in India , contained dangerous amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants.
The World Health Organization added that the syrups had circulated in Zambia and had caused mortality in children.
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