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Published on Tuesday, July 18,
2023
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The
Ministry of Health was alerted about
the detection of a fake version of the
drug Neurobion brand tablets
distributed in Costa Rica. Neurobion
is a pain relief drug in combination
with B vitamins that are essential for
the proper functioning of the nerves.
These products are marketed by the
Procter & Gamble Company. According
to the ministry, the fake product was
detected after receiving a complaint
about the sale of some units in a
small market located in Coronado
Canton, San José Province. When
inspected by authorities, they found
the fake treatment mentioned in the
complaint plus other counterfeit drugs
as well. Among
counterfeits were Dolo-Neurobion,
Dolo-Neurobion XR y Neurobión in
tablets, in damaged packaging and the
expiration date erased. The name
of the market was not disclosed by the
authorities. According
to the General Health Law, the import,
manufacture, trade, and distribution
of damaged, adulterated or falsified
medicines are forbidden. The people or
companies that sell these products
could be closed and the owners face
criminal penalties. The
Procter & Gamble Company firm
confirmed that the product found by
the agents is counterfeit.
Among the main differences between the counterfeit and the original is the fake label. It doesn't contain information such as a lot number or expiration date. Also, the counterfeit products do not have a security seal or original label.
Fake containers tend to be easily detected because there are cuts and black lines on the edges, authorities added.
The counterfeit drug was analyzed in the ministry's laboratories, where it was determined that it contained several ingredients where there is no certainty about the origin or the conditions of preparation, storage, transport and handling.
"A counterfeit drug can put people's lives at risk. Under no circumstances should people use the counterfeit product Neurobion," the ministry said in its statement.
The agents of the ministry continue with the investigations of the medicines found in that store.
Authorities warn that these products should only be purchased in pharmacies or supermarkets legally registered in Costa Rica.
However, people who have suspicions of the sale of these products can make a complaint by calling the ministry at (506) 2223-0333.
A.M. Costa Rica urges readers to share this alert with their contacts.
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