Is Emcap NAFDAC-registered?

Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 4 Emcap registrations, one per strength or presentation: 120 mg/5 mL — 04-7339 (Active); 125 mg/5 mL — A4-7579 (Active); Paracetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 30 mg (Emcap Extra Tablet) — 04-1451 (Inactive); 500 mg — 04-0261 (Active). Check the number printed on your pack against its own listing — listings can lag renewals, so confirm current status on the official Greenbook.

How much does Emcap cost in Nigeria?

One listing of Emcap at HealthPlus was priced ₦2,730 as of September 2026. Prices span brands, strengths, and pack sizes, so treat them as indicative — open-market prices are often lower.

What is Emcap used for?

Emcap is a brand of Paracetamol (Non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic). Relief of mild to moderate pain including headaches, toothache, and body aches See the full Paracetamol guide for dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Emcap

A Paracetamol brand by Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited — suspension and caplet, made in Nigeria.

NAFDAC registration

Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 4 Emcap registrations — one per strength or presentation. Check the number on your pack against its own line:

120 mg/5 mLActive
04-7339View this registration on the Greenbook →
125 mg/5 mLActive
A4-7579View this registration on the Greenbook →
Paracetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 30 mg (Emcap Extra Tablet)“Inactive”
04-1451View this registration on the Greenbook →
500 mgActive
04-0261View this registration on the Greenbook →

Listings can lag renewals — confirm the current status on the official Greenbook before buying.

Check “Emcap” in the NAFDAC checker (shows every registration)

Emcap at a glance

Generic name: Paracetamol
Manufacturer: Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Comes as: Suspension120 mg/5 mL· 4 makers125 mg/5 mL
CapletParacetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 30 mg500 mg· 8 makers
Made in: Nigeria
NAFDAC reg. no.: 4 registrations

Emcap price in Nigeria

One listing of Emcap at HealthPlus was priced ₦2,730 as of September 2026.

Emcap Paracetamol 500mg x100(HealthPlus)₦2,730

Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 1 listing of Emcap, indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.

About Paracetamol

Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is the most widely used medication in Nigeria and arguably the most recognised drug name in the country. From the roadside chemist in Oshodi to the pharmacy in Wuse, you will find paracetamol on every shelf. It is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic, meaning it relieves pain and reduces fever without the risks associated with stronger painkillers. Almost every Nigerian household keeps paracetamol at home as the go-to remedy for headaches, body pain, and fever, especially during malaria episodes.

Read the full Paracetamol guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.

Frequently asked questions

Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated September 2026.