1. Chlorproguanil-Dapson Drug name: Chlorproguanil Dapsone. Brand name: Lapdap
On October 2, 2003, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that NAFDAC had approved the sale of its drug consisting of chlorproguanil hydrochloride and Dapsone (Lapdap) for the treatment of malaria, a drug developed specifically for use in sub-saharan Africa. In 2005, Lapdap was voluntarily withdrawn from the Nigerian market by NAFDAC and GSK as a result of increasing evidence of cardiovascular risk.
2. Potassium Bromate as Dough Improvers/Ingredients in Flour and Bread Improvers Drug name: Potassium Bromate
In 1993, NAFDAC by virtue of the powers conferred on it by Decree No. 15, made it a crime for local manufacturers in Nigeria to employ potassium bromate in preparation of food and consumables. NAFDAC began the enforcement of this directive on June 4, 2004
3.Rosiglitazone
Drug Name: Rosiglitazone
Brand/Trade Name: Avandia
In June 2012, diabetes drug Avandia was banned from circulation in the Nigerian market following a directive from NAFDAC. The drug was banned due to fears that it increases the risk of heart attack and strokes in patients.
Avandia was similarly banned in Europe but in the United States, although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to severely limit the availability of Avandia, it did not issue an outright ban.
4. Gentamycin 280mg
Drug Name: Gentamycin 280
Brand/Trade Name: Garamycin, Gentak
On October 7, 2010, NAFDAC announced a ban on Gentamycin 280mg, an antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The use of high dose (280mg/2ml single unit) Gentamycin injection according to NAFDAC was associated with high risk ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity and increased incidences of endotoxin reactions. Citing international best practices, NAFDAC deregistered and withdrew the high dose Gentamycin injection from circulation in the Nigerian market but was quick to point out that the lower strengths of Gentamycin injection were not affected by the withdrawal. According to NAFDAC, the duly registered Gentamycin 10mg, 40mg, 80mg and other approved lower strengths of the injection are available for clinical use in Nigeria.
5. Mercury-containing creams and soaps
Drug Name: Mercury-containing creams and soaps. Brand/Trade Names: Tura, Crusader, Peuclaire, Movate, A3, Mic, Looking Good, Sivoclaire
On August 2, 2002, NAFDAC re-emphasized the ban on the manufacture, sale and importation of creams and soap containing mercury in the Nigerian market. These products are often marketed as skin anti-acne treatment, skin lighteners or anti-aging treatments. Mercury and mercury compounds are also banned by the Cosmetic Product (Prohibition of Bleaching Agents, etc) Regulations 2005 and NAFDAC’s Guidelines for Registration of Imported Cosmetics in Nigeria.According to NAFDAC, exposure to mercury can cause dermatitis and damage to kidneys.
Distribution of mercury-containing creams and soap is also banned in the European Union, North America and in many African countries.
6. Nimesulide
Drug Name: Nimesulide
Drug Name: Nimesulide
Brand/Trade Name: Nise, Nimulid
Effective November 8, 2007, NAFDAC announced a ban on fever and pain drug Nimesulide due to adverse side effects on the liver and resulting death. Nimesulide has been similarly banned in other countries including Spain, Turkey and Finland. Interestingly, Nimesulide was never permitted to be sold in some countries including Australia, Britain, Canada and the United States.
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Sadly products like crusader soap can still be found at supermarkets
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