The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of the drug — Weight Rapid Loss Capsule.
The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,conveyed the caution in a statement made available to Premium News.
The drug,Adeyeye said,has been found to have potential to cause cancer,adding that result of laboratory analysis showed that the drug, manufactured by Ingi Oman, contain banned substance “phenolphthalein”, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognised as unsafe.
She said that the capsule, being marketed as “the most effective weight loss supplement” and sold through social media platforms like Instagram, also contain microbial growth above permissible limits.
She said “phenolphthalein has been found to be toxic to genes, as it can cause damage or mutations in the DNA. Studies have also shown its potential carcinogenic risks.NAFDAC implores consumers to stop the purchase and use of the product.
“Members of the public in possession of the product should discontinue use or sale, and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
She implored healthcare professionals and consumers to report any adverse effect experienced with the use of the product to the nearest NAFDAC office.
She also advised consumers are also advised to report adverse effect through pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng or E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng.
