More Photos and Explanations
All concerned parties and the general public are hereby alerted that some counterfeit “Duo-cotecxin” and “Cotecxin” tablets have been detected in the Kenyan market. The counterfeit products have been seized in some places in Nairobi, but it could be available in any other places in the country.
From outside the counterfeit pack apparently looks similar to the original product and may be difficult to tell apart. Some packs even bear a similar batch number to one of the genuine batches officially supplied last year.
Contrary to what is purported on the label, the counterfeit products with the particulars shown below have not been manufactured in the facilities of Beijing Holley Cotec Pharmaceuticals Company Ltd, who are the sole license holders and manufacturers of “Duo-cotecxin” and “Cotecxin” that are registered in Kenya.
To help in identification, here are more photos that were not contained in the Press Advertisement.
Duo-Cotecxin Blister Packs Comparison
Embosed Writing (Lot No. and EXP Date)
Note that the embosed Lot Number and Expirly dates are clearly visible in the Genuine strip which is not so in the Countefeit.
Cotecxin Blister Packs Comparison
Embosed Writing (Lot No. and EXP Date) and Printings is Fading after rubbing with a wet finger
Note that the embosed Lot Number and Expirly dates are clearly visible in the Genuine strip which is not so in the Countefeit. All the printed images are faded in the counterfeit.
The size of the tables differ. The counterfeit tablets are larger.
Note: The dimension markers are the same size.