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Haiti - FLASH : Counterfeit medicine, HEALTH ALERT
22/03/2019 08:50:39

The Ministry of Public Health advises the public in generaln health professionals and drug distributors in particular, that a counterfeit medicine is currently circulating in the country, sold under the name "Clarithromycin tablets, 500 mg".

This counterfeit product is presented in an opaque plastic bottle, white in color, containing 100 tablets of 500 mg. With reference to the original packaging in English, it wears a false "MYLAN®" logo

his medicine may contain any dangerous molecule. As a result, it can lead to symptoms that can worsen the consumer's health and even cause death.

The Ministry calls the population to vigilance and prohibits the distribution, sale and consumption of this product throughout the territory.

In addition, the Ministry urges the population to buy their drugs exclusively in authorized pharmacies.

HL/ HaitiLibre