Nigeria's food and drug regulator, NAFDAC, is urging Nigerians to take note of a recall issued in the United States for Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, a liquid medication dosed at 100 mg per 5 mL. The product is widely used to ease pain from common colds, flu, sore throats, headaches and toothaches in children, and to bring down fevers.
The recall has been linked to contamination concerns, prompting NAFDAC to step in with a public warning so that parents and caregivers across Nigeria are aware before reaching for this medication.
If you have this product at home, this is a good moment to check your child's medicine cabinet and stay alert for any further guidance from NAFDAC on next steps.
Originally published by Premium Times.