ASHENEWS reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians of the circulation of Foula Condoms, an unregistered brand of condom in circulation in Nigeria.
The agency, in a statement posted on its official website on Thursday, warned that the product, “Foula Condoms” is being sold illegally to people in some states in Nigeria.
The agency warned that the use of the product is risky as its safety and quality have not been adequately evaluated.
“The condom is not registered by NAFDAC for use in Nigeria, and the labelling of the product is not in English Language.
“The illegal distribution or sale of unregistered condoms poses a risk as the safety, quality, and efficacy of the products are not guaranteed.”
It warned against likely exposure to sexually transmitted diseases and an increase in the risk of unintended pregnancy through the use of Foula Condoms.
“The purchase and use of poor-quality condoms will adversely affect every aspect of condom promotion for the prevention of unintended pregnancy and protection against HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections.
“If condoms leak or break, they cannot offer adequate protection,” NAFDAC warned.
According to the blog post, NAFDAC officials discovered Foula Condoms (packaged in threes) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and Zango, Katsina State.
It urged 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
