The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday explained why it recalled one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules.

In a statement on its X handle, the body said the affected batch, with lot number 4C639001, was manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd.

It said the recall followed reports of serious adverse drug reactions associated with this batch.

The statement said: “NAFDAC is notifying the public of the recall of one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules, manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd, with lot number 4C639001.

“According to Eco-med Pharma Ltd, reports of serious adverse drug reactions were received from a hospital that reported three cases of serious adverse drug reactions from patients administered with the batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsule.”