Prednicare 1 mg Tablets
- The problem
- Product defect recall alert for Prednicare 1 mg Tablets Vm 32742/4034 by Ecuphar N.V.
- What to do
- Check the batch number on the pack. Stop using affected batches and return them to where you bought them, or ask your vet or pharmacist for advice.
We wish to make wholesalers/distributors, veterinarians and end-users aware that Ecuphar N.V. has initiated a Class II recall for Prednicare 1 mg, 500 tablets.
This recall is due to the presence of 5 mg Prednicare tablets found in 2 pots of Prednicare 1 mg. This recall applies to the following batch only:
| Product | Batch No. | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|
| Prednicare 1mg, 500 tablets | 24B01 | 02/2027 |
This contamination involves a clear risk of overdose of 5 times the recommended dose. However, up to today no adverse events linked to the affected batch number and defect were reported.
Overdose signs are detailed in the product information leaflet, under ‘Special Warnings’; ‘Overdose’.
Ecuphar N.V. is contacting distributors/wholesalers and veterinarians to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.
End-users should return prescribed tablets of Prednicare 1mg, batch 24B01 only, to their veterinary surgery.
For further information regarding the recall, please contact Animalcare Ltd via email at info@animalcare.co.uk or telephone 033 0818 9717.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 24 September 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.