2023-12-06 20:26:42
The Venezuelan Ministry of Health warned this December 6 that the products Weak 2%, Todex (ophthalmic solution) y Budecort 1mg (suspension for inhalation) in batches 099981, 031942 and 023605 are counterfeit medicines and present a high health risk.
Through its Instagram account, the state agency reported that it received the notice from “Rafael Rangel” National Institute of Hygiene (Inhrr). Likewise, the owner of the Laboratorios LO OFTALMI, CA products indicated that the lot numbers do not correspond to those manufactured by them.
The Ministry added that the medicines are considered unfit for use until their composition, safety and legal status are determined.
“Therefore, the population throughout the national territory is urged to purchase medicines only in authorized pharmaceutical establishments with proper health registration,” the entity published.
The Ministry of Health urges the population to be alert to counterfeit products that represent a risk.
Users were concerned, because Dobet and Todex are ophthalmological solutions (eye drops) that are usually used to treat simple bacterial conditions, so their unapproved or fake versions are a potential danger for those who purchase the products online. unauthorized establishments.
Seven alerts this year
Until November 5, Venezuela had six health alerts for false or allegedly falsified medicines. At the end of October, authorities warned regarding the sale of Human Albumin not suitable for human use and consumption, as well as the distribution of “Erbitux (Cetuximab)”.
After issuing a notice, the Inhrr calls on the population not to acquire or use the indicated medication and to report to the email alertsinhrr@gmail.com which are the places or who are the people who distribute or market it.
On November 30, the organization InSight Crime reported that the Venezuelan health crisis has allowed networks dedicated to selling fake drugs space to operate and that in the last year the problem has worsened.
“The warnings from the Venezuelan authorities regarding the falsification of cancer treatments, intravenous solutions, antivenom serum, pediatric syrups and ointments, among other medical products, show the proliferation of an illicit economy that, for 2022, only registered one alert,” he denounced. the foundation’s investigative unit on its website.
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