By Busola Bamidele The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of unregistered or falsified Oxytocin injections, warning that they endanger the lives of mothers and newborns.In a… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NAFDAC warns against take Oxytocin, risks to mothers, babies By Busola Bamidele on September 2, 2025 By Busola Bamidele The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of unregistered or falsified Oxytocin injections, warning that they endanger the lives of mothers and newborns. In a statement via its official X handle, NAFDAC said such counterfeit products may carry incorrect doses, no active ingredient, or harmful contaminants resulting in weak uterine contractions, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), and possible maternal death. Read also: NAFDAC warns against take Oxytocin, risks to mothers, babies NITDA urges Nigerians to register for GITEX Nigeria tech expo Presidency target SME jobs in 2025, demands transparency in social programmes Adamawa seals energy mobility deals to boost jobs, SMEs APPLY NOW: FX Sales Officer The agency added that substandard oxytocin can fail to stop bleeding after childbirth, increasing the likelihood of emergency interventions, including blood transfusions or surgery. Healthcare professionals and the public are urged to report suspected cases of substandard or falsified medicines and devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or email sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.

SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS © 2025. Unsubscribe or manage your email subscriptions. Get the Jetpack app Subscribe, bookmark, and get real‑time notifications - all from one app! Automattic, Inc. 60 29th St. #343, San Francisco, CA 94110