Minsa orders the withdrawal of Nutesse alcoholic gel from the Panamanian market
The National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) ordered the withdrawal of the alcoholic gel of the Nutesse brand in presentation of 120 grams from the Panamanian market.
The decision came after the result of an analysis by the Specialized Institute of Analysis of the University of Panama to the product, which determined the presence of methanol in a presentation of 120 grams, Manufactured in Mexico by Total Care de México, in lots LT20D29, LT20D30 , LT20D36 and Lt20D45.
Methanol is a derivative of alcohol, but it should not be an acceptable active ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects on human health.
Therefore, the National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs orders the immediate withdrawal of the product.
According to the Minsa, the product can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, blindness, seizures, so it is recommended to seek medical attention.
The National Directorate of Drugs is vigilant of the post-marketing of medicines and other products for human health.
In this sense, operations and sampling of the products offered nationwide are carried out.
Methanol is a derivative of alcohol, but it should not be an acceptable active ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects on human health.
Therefore, the National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs orders the immediate withdrawal of the product.
According to the Minsa, the product can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, blindness, seizures, so it is recommended to seek medical attention.
The National Directorate of Drugs is vigilant of the post-marketing of medicines and other products for human health.
In this sense, operations and sampling of the products offered nationwide are carried out.