Class 2 medicine recall High risk 15 July 2020

Nitrofurantoin 50 mg Tablets, PL 08553/0087

Yes – this has been recalled

The problem: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Limited is recalling all unexpired stock of a specific batch of Nitrofurantoin 50mg Tablets from pharmacies and wholesalers as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results for dissolution during routine stability testing.
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.

Source: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Official notice ↗

MDR Number

MDR 066-07/20

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Limited

Nitrofurantoin 50 mg Tablets

Stop supplying the above batch immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return these to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

For medical information enquiries please contact Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd Medical Information Department:

Tel: 01748 828873

For stock control enquiries please contact Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd Customer Services Team:

Tel: 01482 389858 (or main switchboard at 01482 860228)

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 community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.

Updated 15 July 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.