M&A Pharmachem Limited Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets, 1 x 1000, PL 04077/0001
- The problem
- M&A Pharmachem Limited is recalling all unexpired batches as a precautionary measure, because a small number of pots from some batches have been found to contain discoloured tablets due to fungal contamination.
- 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.
Product information
PL number
PL 04077/0001
Company name
M&A Pharmachem Limited
Product description
Paracetamol 500mg Tablets, 1 x 1000
Brief description of the problem
M & A Pharmachem is recalling all unexpired batches as a precautionary measure, because a small number of pots from some batches have been found to contain discoloured tablets due to fungal contamination. The fungus has been identified as Penicillium citrinum. It is unlikely that any affected tablets will have got to patient level as the discolouration is noticeable on opening affected packs.
Advice for healthcare professionals
Stop supplying the above product immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
Company contacts for further information
For stock enquiries, please contact Pauline Caddick, Responsible Person: pcaddick@mapharmachem.co.uk
For medical Information enquiries, please contact Cristina Parau, Pharmacovigilance Manager
cparau@mapharmachem.co.uk
Additional information
Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter.
NHS Regional teams are asked to forward this to relevant clinics, general practitioners and community
pharmacists.
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Download the document
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Paracetamol 500 mg, 1 x 1000
Updated 27 November 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.