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The recalled batch of Benylin syrup was made by Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) in South Africa in May 2021, although Kenvue (KVUE.N) now owns the brand after a spin-off from J&J last year. J&J has ...
The syrup is used to treat cough and congestion-related symptoms, hay fever and other allergic reactions in children aged two to 12, Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and ...
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 ...
Following an inquiry, Tyno cough syrup, produced and distributed by Reko Pharma in Lahore, was identified as the cause of the fatalities in Lahore. [5] [6] Many of the victims from the two incidents were drug addicts seeking intoxication. The syrup was later found to contain too much dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant. [5]
Benylin is a brand name owned by Kenvue for a range of cough, cold and flu medications. Some Benylin products also contain codeine , which is used to treat pain, cough and diarrhea . The flagship cough syrup and cold care brand is marketed in several countries as Benylin DM , for its active ingredient, dextromethorphan .
Drugs or medicines may be withdrawn from commercial markets because of risks to patients, but also because of commercial reasons (e.g. lack of demand and relatively high production costs).
ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigeria's drug regulator has no record of children dying or falling ill from exposure to a batch of cough syrup made by Johnson & Johnson in South Africa that was recalled last ...
The batch of Benylin Paediatric syrup recalled was made by J&J in South Africa in May 2021, although Kenvue now owns the brand after a spin-off from J&J last year. (Reporting by Patrick Wingrove.