Toxic cough syrup? SA producer 'acting with urgency' after Nigerian claims
Nigeria and Kenya have recalled a batch of Benylin paediatric cough syrup that was reportedly produced in South Africa.
Nigeria’s health regulator has recalled a batch of Benylin paediatric cough syrup that was reportedly produced in South Africa, amid claims that it contains an unacceptably high level of a potentially deadly toxic substance. "Laboratory analysis conducted on the product showed that it contains an unacceptably high level of diethylene glycol and was found to cause acute oral toxicity in laboratory animals," NAFDAC said.Human consumption of the substance could cause symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, headaches and acute kidney injury that may result in death, the regulator added.
The company, however, did not respond to questions about whether this particular batch of the cough medicine was also on shelves in South Africa, and where in the country it was produced. Kenvue said it was"acting with urgency" to conduct a thorough safety and quality assessment and that the health and safety of its customers were top priorities.
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