South Africa recalls J&J cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:32:31 PKT

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa's health regulator said on Saturday it is recalling batches of Johnson & Johnson's children cough syrup after detection of high levels of diethylene glycol. The affected batches were sold in South Africa, Eswatini, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria, the statement added. The recall follows a report by the regulator's Nigerian counterpart on Wednesday, which first detected the toxin in a batch of Benylin Paediatric Syrup.Kenya and Nigeria have already issued recalls for the same syrup, which is used in the treatment of hay fever and other allergic conditions affecting the upper respiratory tract.

"A review of our global safety database for the period between product release in May 2021 and up to 11 April 2024 did not identify any serious adverse events for any batch of Benylin Paediatric Syrup," it said.

South Africa J&J Cough Syrup Benylin Paediatric Syrup Diethylene Glycol

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