The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) has issued a strong warning to the public regarding the illegal drug "RELIEF."
This unregistered medication, believed to contain Diclofenac, paracetamol, chlorophyllamine, and magnesium tricilicate, is currently circulating in the Ethiopian market.
The EFDA emphasizes that the safety, quality, and efficacy of "RELIEF" are unknown due to its unauthorized status. Prolonged use of this drug has been linked to serious health risks, including:
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Memory loss
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Vision problems
- Headaches
- Skin rashes
- Increased liver enzymes
- Kidney damage
- Severe liver and kidney damage
- Heart failure
- Stroke
To protect public health, the EFDA urges the public to refrain from using "RELIEF."
Individuals who encounter this drug in their communities are encouraged to report it to the EFDA or their local health authorities via the toll-free hotline 8482. The story is from ENA.