NAFDAC advises Nigerians against e-cigarettes
Prof. Moji Adeyeye, NAFDAC’s Director-General, in a statement on Thursday, said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revealed that there were risks involved with the use of e-cigarettes.
“NAFDAC has been informed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the risks involved with the use of e-cigarette. “Seizures or convulsions are known potential side effects of nicotine toxicity and have been reported in the scientific literature in relation to intentional or accidental swallowing of e-liquid,’’ she said.
“Ask patients about e-cigarette use , particularly when providing care following a seizure, ask for the particulars of the brand, duration and nature of the use.
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