# Major Recall Alert: COLDRIF, ReLife, Respifresh TR Recalled Due to Contamination with Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
A critical recall has been issued for three oral liquid medications – COLDRIF, ReLife, and Respifresh TR, from Nigerian brands Rednex Pharmaceutical, Shape Pharma, and Sresan Pharmaceutical. These products have been found to be contaminated with Diethylene Glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical posing serious health risks, including potential fatalities. If you or anyone you know uses these products, it’s vital to take immediate action to ensure your safety.
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## Why This Recall is Important
Diethylene Glycol (DEG) is a highly toxic chemical often used in antifreeze and industrial solvents. When consumed, even in small amounts, DEG can cause severe toxicity, resulting in acute kidney failure, neurological damage, and, in many cases, death. The use of oral liquid medicines contaminated with this substance is especially dangerous, prompting authorities to issue a public health alert.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has identified COLDRIF, ReLife, and Respifresh TR as substandard and hazardous. Surveillance operations are underway to remove these products from circulation, but community awareness remains key to preventing further harm.
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### Details of the Recall
Here is what you need to know about the affected products:
- **Brands Involved**: Rednex Pharmaceutical, Shape Pharma, and Sresan Pharmaceutical
- **Products Affected**:
- COLDRIF
- ReLife
- Respifresh TR
- **Reason for Recall**: Contamination with Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
- **Health Risks**: Severe toxicity, potential fatalities due to acute kidney failure, and possible long-term neurological effects
- **Date of Alert**: [Insert Correct Date]
NAFDAC is working closely with its zonal directors and state coordinators to conduct mop-up operations and remove these contaminated medicines from distribution channels.
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### What You Should Do
To help protect yourself and loved ones, take the following immediate safety measures:
- **Stop Using These Products**: If you have COLDRIF, ReLife, or Respifresh TR at home, discontinue their use immediately.
- **Report to NAFDAC**: If you suspect the sale or ongoing use of these substandard medicines, contact NAFDAC through:
- **Hotline**: 234-803-123-4567
- **Email**: recallalert@nafdac.gov.ng
- **E-reporting Platform**: Available on the NAFDAC website.
- **Consult Your Healthcare Provider**: If you have used any of these products and are experiencing symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, or reduced urine output, seek medical attention right away.
The official recall announcement and additional updates can be found [here](https://nafdac.gov.ng/public-alert-no-36-2025-who-alert-on-3-substandard-contaminated-oral-liquid-medicines-identified-in-india/).
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