The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has alerted the public over the distribution and sale of counterfeit Cialis 20mg tablets in Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

According to a statement from the agency, the counterfeit version of the drug was discovered during routine market surveillance by the MAH’s field sales representatives in Abuja.

 

 

 

 

It was reported that the counterfeit Cialis 20mg tablets are being sold openly in the market at an average price of N8,000 per pack, contrary to the genuine product, which is retailed at about N55,000 per pack. Further examination of the counterfeit product showed that it is not consistent with the authentic Cialis 20mg packaging and quality specifications.

 

‘’Genuine Cialis 20mg Tablet contains tadalafil, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)”the agency said

 

NAFDAC advised Healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.