Specific batches of Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules (hard) – capsule shells may be more brittle than normal
- The problem
- (Zentiva) Pharmacists should quarantine remaining stock and return to original wholesaler (EL (15)A/13)
- 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.
16 December 2015
Class 3 medicines recall
Distribute to pharmacy
Action within 5 days
MDR 72-11/15
Product details
Zentiva
Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules, hard
PL 17780/0524
| Batch Number | Expiry date | Pack Size | First distributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5ZR2190D | Mar 2017 | 1 x 28 | 7 Sep 2015 |
| 5ZR2191C | Mar 2017 | 1 x 28 | 2 Oct 2015 |
| 5ZR2190E | Apr 2017 | 1 x 28 | 8 Sep 2015 |
| 5ZR2512C | Apr 2017 | 1 x 28 | 12 Oct 2015 |
Alert details
Zentiva is recalling the above batches of Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules because the
capsule shells are more brittle than normal. This may result in some capsules breaking as they are
removed from blisters.
Pharmacists are asked to quarantine any remaining stock of the above batches and return them to
the original wholesaler for credit.
For further information, including stock enquiries, contact Sanofi Medical Information
department on 0845 3727101 or email UK-Medicalinformation@sanofi.com.
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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Specific batches of Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules EL (15)A/13
Updated 16 December 2015. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.