DRAP issues warning on sale of counterfeit medicines' batches

ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has asked the public not to use specific batches of different medicines, declaring them as counterfeit.

In a warning issued here, the DRAP has also released images of counterfeit medicines being sold in various parts of Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan.

These fake drugs include treatments for fever, body pain, inflammation, digestive issues, chest and throat infections, fungal infections, gynecological disorders, and neuropathy.

The DRAP claimed to have uncovered a network distributing counterfeit medicines under the names of well-known local and international pharmaceutical brands.

Following reports from provincial authorities, samples tested by drug testing laboratories in Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan confirmed that the medicines were fake.

In response, DRAP has issued a rapid alert to prevent further distribution and sale.

List of Counterfeit Medicines Identified

• Brexin Tablets – Pain reliever (Batch No. 1192087)
• Zetro 500mg Tablets – For throat infections (Batch No. F18031)
• Augmentin 625mg Tablets – For chest infections (Batch No. 7F4W)
• Tonoflex-P Tablets – Pain reliever (Batch No. KFM145)
• Feston 10mg Tablets – For gynecological conditions (Batch No. 41160)
• Gabica 300mg Capsules – For neuropathy (Batch No. 403C27)
• Amcomox Capsules – For throat infections (Batch No. 08)
• OmniDol N-Uk Tablets – For fever and body pain (Batch No. 1220)