Exocin 3mg/ml eye drops – recall of Danish language packs
- The problem
- (Allergan UK Limited) Specific batch including a Danish language pack was shipped to the UK in error. Class 3 – action within 5 days. (EL (15)A/03)
- What to do
- Check the batch number on your pack against the list below. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your pharmacist, GP or prescriber first – they can check your supply and swap it if needed.
23 April 2015
Class 3 medicines recall
Action within 5 days
Pharmacy-level recall
MDR 13-04/15
Product details
Allergen UK Limited
Exocin 3mg/ml eye drops – Danish language packs only
(Ofloxin)
- Batch number: E75048
- Expiry date: Dec 2016
- Pack size: 1 x 5ml
- First distributed: 3 March 2015
Alert details
Allergan UK Limited is recalling Danish language packs of the above batch which have been shipped to the UK in error along with UK packs with the same batch number.
Recipients of the batch are requested to check that the units they have are English language packs. If any Danish language packs are identified, they should be quarantined. To arrange return and replacement please contact Allergan customer services on 0800 3767975 and choose option 2.
Recipients of this drug alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter. Local area teams are asked to forward this to relevant clinics, community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners.
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Drug alert EL (15)A/03: recall of Danish language packs delivered with Exocin 3mg/ml eye drops
Updated 23 April 2015. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.