Some facts you don't know about tramadol
A BBC investigation a few months ago, brought to bare the level of codeine addiction in Nigeria, and immediately the production of codeine-based cough syrup was banned in Nigeria. However, Another painkiller, Tramadol, apart from codeine is fuelling widespread addiction across Africa and invariably Nigeria. What is Tramadol? Prescription drug Primarily a painkiller Can treat mild depression or premature ejaculation Tramadol is only legally available on prescription in Nigeria But in practice it’s sold freely in pharmacies and at market stalls across the country Much of the Tramadol coming into Nigeria is made in India How it gets into Nigeria At the choked port of Lagos, an officer from the NDLEA orders men to break open a container with a crow bar. Stacked from top to bottom are boxes of an over-the-counter painkiller, but hidden behind them are thousands of packets of Tramadol. The brand is Super RolmeX. On the packet it says “Made in India, for ...