Jimma University Drug and Poison Information Center

08/08/2023

There is a new WHO Medical Product Alert of contaminated pediatric medicine.

The Alert refers to a batch of substandard (contaminated) NATURCOLD Syrup identified in Cameroon. The stated active ingredients are listed as paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride & chlorpheniramine maleate. Samples of the NATURCOLD syrup from Cameroon were made available to WHO on 27 June 2023 and analysed in a WHO contracted and prequalified laboratory.

The analysis found that the product contained unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol as contaminants. Diethylene glycol was detected in samples of NATURCOLD as much as 28.6%, while the acceptable limit for Diethylene Glycol is no more than 0.10%.
The stated marketer of the affected product is listed on the product packaging as FRAKEN INTERNATIONAL (England).

The United Kingdom national regulatory authority has confirmed that no such manufacturer exists in the UK. The product may have marketing authorizations in other countries or regions or it may have been distributed through informal markets to neighboring countries.

Please, check your stocks and share among the concerned!

It is available at this link: https://www.who.int/news/item/19-07-2023-medical-product-alert-n-5-2023--substandard-(contaminated)-syrup-medicines

17/01/2022

Children Are Not Just Small Adults!

Ceftriaxone safety in neonates
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Ceftriaxone has a broad spectrum of in vitro activity and is used in neonates for treating gonococcal ophthalmia and as a second-line drug for sepsis and meningitis.
However, it has significant safety concerns in neonates!
1. It can precipitate if used together with calcium leading to severe reactions including neonatal death.
2. Other possible adverse events of significance in the neonate include biliary sludging, kernicterus, and increased chances of invasive candidiasis

For more information: website

04/01/2022

After you receive a COVID-19 booster shot, you may have side effects like you felt with your COVID-19 primary series vaccination. Fever, headache, fatigue, and pain at the injection site are the most common side effects. These are normal signs that your body is building more protection against COVID-19, but if you don’t experience side effects, that’s OK, too.

04/12/2021

It's National Handwashing Awareness Week (Dec. 1-7)!

Germs are all around us, but clean hands prevent sickness and infections.

Learn more about helpful advice on hand hygiene in honor of National Handwashing Awareness Week from the World Health Organization (WHO): https://bit.ly/3xTvH3q

04/12/2021

Does Omicron Pose Higher Risks for Infants Than Other Variants?

Data from an area in South Africa hard-hit by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has shown a high number of hospital admissions of infants under 2 years old, raising concerns that the variant may pose risks to young children.

Data from an area in South Africa hard-hit by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has shown a high number of hospital admissions of infants under 2 years old, raising concerns that the variant may pose risks to young children.

04/12/2021

The inaugural Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2021) comes at a critical time on the continent and in the world. COVID-19 has strained health systems globally, and with limited access to vaccines in Africa, the pandemic has laid bare deep inequities in access to healthcare and scientific innovations. CPHIA will create a unique platform where African researchers, policymakers and stakeholders can share perspectives and research findings in public health, while ushering in a new era of strengthened scientific collaboration and innovation.
Register!
LINK,

https://cphia2021.com/?fbclid=IwAR3n9IkneOwLuCzD2LvNcsBOj3VYXIJUzWJK4UhI9HGFA3Q0pLdGPFaszVs

CPHIA creates a unique platform where African researchers, policymakers and stakeholders can share perspectives and research findings in public health.

02/12/2021

05/10/2021

FACT: The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies Azithromycin as critically important for human medicine.
Azithromycin is a powerful antibiotic prescribed to treat ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, and more.
The effectiveness of antibiotics is crucial to the future of medicine. 🔬 Let's keep antibiotics working for generations to come by making sure we prevent infections in the first place.
🔷 Help spread awareness today!

16/03/2020

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/anti-inflammatory-drugs-may-aggravate-coronavirus-infection?fbclid=IwAR1YNnxdZWB-cFqCIZliljMth2_pLgob7dXv916M8M9goecO74nPvVOnNz0

French minister says patients should take paracetamol rather than ibuprofen or cortisone

11/03/2020

COVID-19: WHO recommends 10 basic prevention measures

Geneva, Feb 29 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has outlined 10 basic personal prevention measures against COVID-19, including cleaning hands and surfaces regularly and avoiding travelling when having a fever or cough. “Your risk depends on where you live, your age and general health. WH...

03/03/2020

Precautions!

26/12/2019

LET all of us(Health Care Professionals) stand together for the health and wellness of our nation! Multidisciplinary is the only solution for advanced and complicated contemporary health care!