The Ministry of Health warns of a counterfeit drug for local anesthesia

The Ministry of Health and Community Protection warned against using the counterfeit product of the medicinal preparation “Procomil 45 ml”, which is used to treat several purposes, the most important of which is local anesthesia, noting that a counterfeit batch of the aforementioned product bearing the number 981910b was seized in one of the country’s pharmacies, and it can be found in other pharmacies. in the state.

In a circular sent to all health facilities and health care practitioners, the ministry clarified that the drug manufacturer confirmed that the seized batch was forged and manufactured from an unknown source bearing the name of the commercial brand, the manufacturer and the name of the authorized agent and not supplied by the authorized agent.

Procomil 45 ml is used as a local anesthetic spray to stop itching and pain in the presence of scratches, minor burns, eczema, and insect bites. It is also used to delay ejaculation in men.

The Ministry confirmed that the original product is registered with the Medicines Department in the Ministry, calling for the counterfeit product not to be traded, if any.

The original drug, and the approved product, belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics in which local anesthesia causes temporary loss of sensation in the area to which the drug is applied by inhibiting nerve endings.

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