Sixteen babies developed "werewolf syndrome" after taking adulterated omeprazole

Sixteen babies The Spaniards developed the "being a werewolf" after ingestion adulterated omeprazole. The drug, which was contaminated with minoxidil – a cure for baldness – caused a condition called hypertrichosis, which causes excessive hair growth throughout the body. As a result of this, the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) ordered several batches to leave the circulation.

Agree with The country, the drug was consumed by babies with reflux gastric and indigestion. However, once the administration started, parents began to notice the growth of an abundant amount of hair in unusual areas of their children's bodies.

After a series of laboratory tests, it was detected that the formula contained minoxidil, a vasodilator indicated for cases of alopecia. Prior to this discovery, AEMPS ordered the removal of 23 batches of the remedy marketed by the pharmaceutical company. Farma-Química On SL.

At the same time, the Ministry of Health reported that when babies stopped taking the drug, hair growth slowed. However, he advised all parents to proceed with a medical consultation and to check if they had actually purchased an affected lot.

Until now, the public agency believes that more than 50 batches of the drug They have been distributed in 30 Andalusian pharmacies.

For its part, Farma-Química Sur his license was suspended and can not manufacture, import or distribute drugs. However, the company said that it buys the product from a supplier in India and that the contamination was done at the source.

Finally, the Spanish authorities have indicated that the problem is limited to children's formulasand that adults taking omeprazole capsules should not be afraid to develop a "werewolf syndrome".