The National Agency For Food, Drug and Control (NAFDAC) has given warning about the circulation of fake Postinor 2 tablets in Nigeria.
Postinor 2 is a brand of emergency contraceptive pill containing 0.75mg levonorgestrel. It is used as an emergency contraceptive agent after unplanned sex. Postinor 2 is originally manufactured by Gedeon Richter PLC in Budapest, Hungary.
Chemical analysis of the counterfeit Postinor 2 shows it contains no pharmaceutical active ingredient whatsoever.
Product details for this counterfeit batch of Postinor 2 includes:
BATCH NUMBER: T38012
EXPIRY DATE: August 2018
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: August 2013
These product details are an actual copy of a genuine batch of Postinor 2, but printed on the counterfeit product. Product information on the package and information leaflet is written in English, French and Spanish languages. It also has a non-usable white "scratch area'' on the reverse side of the pack.
The genuine manufacturers of Postinor 2 have confirmed product batch to be an imitation. Nafdac hereby warns the general public to exercise vigilance when purchasing Postinor 2.
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CREDITS: NAFDAC