I dont know how far true this is.......but sounds like it has an element of truth in it and has been submitted that,.............
"Nigeria has become a dumping ground for banned drugs ; also the business for production of banned drugs is blooming. Plz make sure that u buy drugs only if prescribed by a doctor(Also, ask which company manufactures it, this would help to ensure that u get what is prescribed at the Drug Store) and that also from a reputed drug store. Not many people know about these banned drugs and consume them causing a lot of damage to themselves."
DANGEROUS DRUGS. THESE DRUGS HAVE BEEN GLOBALLY DISCARDED BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN NIGERIA . The most common ones are D cold, action 500 & Nimulid.
ANALGIN:
This is a pain-killer .
Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression.
Brand name: Novalgin
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CISAPRIDE:
Acidity, constipation.
Reason for ban : irregular heartbeat
Brand name : Ciza, Syspride
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DROPERIDOL:
Anti-depressant.
Reason for ban : Irregular heartbeat.
Brand name : Droperol
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FURAZOLIDONE:
Antidiarrhoeal.
Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furoxone, Lomofen
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NIMESULIDE:
Painkiller, fever.
Reason for ban : Liver failure.
Brand name : Nise, Nimulid
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NITROFURAZONE:
Antibacterial cream.
Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furacin
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PHENOLPHTHALEIN
Laxative.
Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Agarol
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PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE:
Cold and cough.
Reason for ban : stroke.
Brand name : D'cold , Vicks Action-500, Procold etc.
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OXYPHENBUTAZONE:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Reason for ban : Bone marrow depression.
Brand name : Sioril, Buta etc. ,
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PIPERAZINE:
Anti-worms.
Reason for ban : Nerve damage.
Brand name : Piperazine
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QUINIODOCHLOR:
Anti-diarrhoeal.
Reason for ban : Damage to sight.
Brand name : Enteroquinol .
Nice one....Thanks.
thank u ummita that was very informative.