Ministry of Health Issues Warning to Parents Concerning Some Children's Medications

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is asking the public to be aware of illicit preparations of children’s medications circulating on the international market after hundreds of children have suffered acute kidney injuries or died after consuming these products.

Local investigations by the Ministry of Health have not revealed the presence of these items on the local market however persons purchasing or receiving items from abroad should exercise caution.

The items and manufacturers include:

Product Name                                                                                                    Manufacturer

Promethazine Oral Solution                                                    MAIDEN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup                                              MAIDEN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Makoff Baby Cough Syrup                                                      MAIDEN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Magrip N Cold Syrup                                                                MAIDEN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Termorex Syrup                                                                          PT KONIMEX

Flurin DMP Syrup                                                                       PT YARINDO FARMATAMA

Unibebi Cough Syrup                                                               PT UNIVERSAL PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES

Unibebi Demam Paracetamol Drops                                  PT UNIVERSAL PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES

Unibebi Demam Paracetamol Syrup                                  PT UNIVERSAL PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES

Paracetamol Drops                                                                  PT AFI FARMA

Paracetamol Syrup (mint)                                                      PT AFI FARMA

Vipcol Syrup                                                                              PT AFI FARMA

Ambronol Syrup                                                                      MARION BIOTECH PVT. LTD

DOK-1 Max Syrup                                                                    MARION BIOTECH PVT. LTD

Parents are advised to seek medical attention immediately if your child has ingested any of the products listed.