The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has denied that it granted approval for the use of “Glucozil,” a local herbal remedy, in the treatment and cure of diabetes and BPH.
Glucozil was allegedly invented by Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, Edo State, and it passed scientific testing, making it safe for both people and animals.
Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, responded to the viral information on Tuesday, explaining that the medicine was listed by the agency on November 10, 2020, specifically for treating high blood sugar.
“The agency listed Glucozil capsule on November 10, 2020, for the “MANAGEMENT OF HIGH BLOOD SUGAR” (as captured on the approved label and Listing Certificate issued to the applicant), and it was valid until November 9, 2022.” As a result, the certificate for herbal medication has expired,” it stated.
It went on to say, “As specified in the Herbal Medicine & Related Products Labelling Regulations 2021, this listing was subject to the mandatory inclusion of the Disclaimer “These claims have not been verified by NAFDAC” on the product label.” This is the standard disclaimer used and needed for other specified herbal products that have not completed Clinical Trials deemed suitable by the Agency.”
The statement made it plain that claims that Glucozil may treat, cure, or prevent diabetes, BPH, or detoxification were never approved by NAFDAC and should be ignored by the public.
“Treatment, Curative, and Preventive Claims for Diabetes, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and Detoxification were never approved for Glucozil, as claimed in the publication, and should therefore be ignored by the public.”
The NAFDAC DG went on to say because AAU was neither the maker nor the applicant for the product, the listing was illegitimate. She emphasised the need of the university verifying the status of the herbal medicine certificate and its approved claims.
“According to our records, Ambrose Alli University was neither the manufacturer nor the applicant for the aforementioned product for which the Listing is no longer valid.” The validity of the herbal medicine certificate and the accepted claim should have been checked by the University.
“This product may not be manufactured, distributed, or marketed until the renewal application has been submitted and approved by the agency.”
She assured Nigerians, however, that NAFDAC’s commitment to protecting public health and safety through tough regulatory supervision remains unwavering.
“Because it is crucial to exercise caution when interpreting health-related claims, we encourage the public to use NAFDAC’s official communication channels for accurate updates and information.”
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