Boska
A Paracetamol brand by Hovid — tablet, made in Nigeria.
NAFDAC registration
We don't have a NAFDAC registration number on record for this brand. Every registered medicine sold in Nigeria carries one on its pack — check the pack and verify the number before buying.
Boska at a glance
- Generic name
- Paracetamol
- Manufacturer
- Hovid
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 500mg
- Made in
- Nigeria
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- not on our records
Boska price in Nigeria
Online pharmacy listings for Paracetamol products ranged from ₦300 to ₦6,900 (median ₦1,050) as of July 2026.
For tablet/capsule products specifically, listings ranged ₦300–₦6,900 (median ₦3,600).
Figures cover Paracetamol products across brands and pack sizes, sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 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: July 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated July 2026.