The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says 21 herbal medicinal products are currently being processed by the agency for “Safe use” or Listing status.
According to Adeyeye, manufacturers of these products who have applied to the agency claimed that their products are only immune boosters and anti-infectives useful for relief of symptoms that could be associated with COVID-19.The director-general said in the statement that no clinical study has been done yet on any of the products to prove their claim of efficacy.
“Once the product is able to meet all requirements, a listing status is granted with a clear disclaimer that states clearly that the claims have not been evaluated by NAFDAC.“The applicant can arrange for clinical trials at this stage, that will involve use of human subjects in order to prove efficacy of claim for treatment following laid down procedures and with the approval of NAFDAC,” Adeyeye said.
According to her, PAXHERBAL, a pharmaceutical company applied for listing of Pax Herbal Cugzin Capsule 290mg, which was approved by the agency and listed as “Safe to use”.Adeyeye added that as part of the labeling of the product, and in line with global practice, a disclaimer is on the product label that clearly states that the claims have not been evaluated by NAFDAC.
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