PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - Haitian health authorities Wednesday warned of the circulation of a counterfeit brand of medicine that could result in death.
The Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) said that the medication, labelled “TETANUS ANTITOXIN 1500 IU, 1 ml and 2 ml” comes in a transparent vial, covered with a white label with letters printed in red.
The ministry said that the primary packaging is written in English and has a batch number E-634 which has no traceability in Haiti. The expiration date, 06/2027 is mentioned on the label of the 1ml and 2ml ampoules.
”In terms of risks, the use of the falsified “Tetanus antitoxin 1500 IU, 1 and 2 ml” induces ineffective treatment and other more serious risks to the patient’s health, even putting their life in danger,” MSPP said, adding that in order to protect the health of the population, the purchase, distribution, sale and use of the product are strictly prohibited.
“The MSPP therefore urges all health professionals to report any incident relating to pharmacovigilance to the Health Directorate of their respective jurisdiction for immediate appropriate action.”
