Jamaica Government Warns Of Panadol Imported From China

KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – The Jamaica government is warning nationals against the use of Panadol made in China, saying the drug has not been approved for sale here.

“The Ministry of Health is aware that ‘Panadol Extra Strength Tablets’, in a blue package, bearing the label ‘made in China by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare’ are available. The ministry is advising that ‘Panadol’ Tablets made in China by GlaxoSmithKline have not been approved for sale in Jamaica. “Members of the public are warned that they should desist from using these tablets as they have not been assessed for safety or quality,” The Ministry of Health said in a statement.

It said that there were “three cases of suspected parallel importation from unregistered sources for the following items in Betnovate Ointment 0.1% 30gr, Betnovate Cream 0.1% 30gr, and Ventolin Syrup 2mg/5 ml.

“The approved source of Panadol Tablets and the above-listed items for the Jamaican market is GlaxoSmithKline, Panama. The Ministry of Health wishes to remind the public that the importation and sale of any pharmaceutical not approved by the Ministry of Health constitutes a breach of the Food & Drugs Act & Regulations which can attract sanctions,” the statement added.