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09/30/2013
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September 27, 2013
ANVISA alert to the risk of consumption of the syrup children with active Dextromethorphan , manufactured in Paraguay without registration in Brazil , which is causing adverse effects .
This syrup is found in Paraguay under the trade names of MENTOVICK , TEGNOGRIP PLUS , TEGNOGRIP , MEDIBRON , BRONOLEX and BRONALAR .
The record adverse situation occurred in Paraguay itself and in the border region of Ponta Pora and Pedro Juan Caballero , in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul
The side effects caused by medication are dyspnea , respiratory failure and drowsiness , which may lead to coma and death .
As a statement by the Ministry of Health of Paraguay , the drugs are banned from being sold in the country . Children who ingested the drug should be taken to a health facility .
Alert ANVISA
Alert Visa / MS
Source : ANVISA
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