The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over counterfeit Proguanil tablets specifically Projeanil and Re-Granil (100mg) found circulating in Nigeria.
In a statement released Thursday via X, the agency warned that these falsified drugs pose a severe threat to public health.
Investigations revealed a blatant attempt to deceive consumers: the products carry the registration number 04-6433, which actually belongs to Feroglobin B12 Capsules.
This discovery highlights a worrying spike in sophisticated drug counterfeiting across the country.
According to the agency, Proguanil is an antimalarial drug commonly used in combination with other medications to prevent and treat malaria, particularly severe forms caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
Investigations showed that the counterfeit products were falsely labelled with manufacturers based in India, while listing local agents in Ibadan.
The agency urged healthcare professionals to check their stocks in hospitals, clinics and pharmacies and report any suspected falsified or compromised medicines.
NAFDAC also advised the public to remain vigilant and verify the authenticity of drugs before use, warning that counterfeit medicines could lead to treatment failure or serious health complications.
Consumers and healthcare providers were advised to report suspicious products to the nearest NAFDAC office or through its official communication channels.
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