May 2012 Drug Alerts

• 31 May 2012 | 

  Class 4 Drug Alert: Pharmathen S.A. - Matever 100mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion - EL (12)A/22

  Pharmathen SA have informed us that there is an error in the healthcare professional user text, at the end of the patient information leaflet, which affects the single batch listed above.

• 30 May 2012 |

  Class 3 Drug Alert (Action within five days): Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd - Cyclizine Lactate Injection 50mg/ 1ml ampoules - EL (12)A/21

  Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd is recalling all remaining unexpired ampoules of Cyclizine Lactate Injection 50mg/ 1ml  ampoules, which has been discontinued as a precautionary measure. Recipients are requested to return any remaining stock to their normal supplier for credit.

• 23 May 2012 | 

  Class 2 Drug Alert (Medicines recall): Lincoln Medical Limited - Anapen 500mcg, 300mcg and Junior 150mcg/0.3ml solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe - EL (12)A/20

  Lincoln Medical Limited is recalling all unexpired units of Anapen 500mcg, 300mcg and Junior 150 mcg 0.3ml solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe to patient level as a precaution.



• 17 May 2012 | 

  Class 3 Drug Alert (Action Within 5 days): Kappin Limited - Fulsovin 125mg/5ml Oral Suspension - EL (12)A/19

  Kappin Limited is recalling all remaining stock of this product because stability testing has indicated that the product will not comply with the required specifications for the duration of the shelf-life.

• 09 May 2012 | 

  Class 3 Drug Alert (Action Within 5 days): Teva UK Limited - Levothyroxine 100mcg Tablets in Teva UK and Numark liveries - EL(12)A/18

• Teva UK Limited is recalling all remaining in-date stock of Levothyroxine 100mcg tablets in Teva UK and Numark liveries.



• 03 May 2012 | 

  Class 4 Drug Alert: Priadel Liquid (Lithium Citrate 520mg/5ml equivalent to Lithium Carbonate 204mg/5ml) - Sanofi - EL (12)A/17

  Sanofi has informed the MHRA that they have received several reports that Priadel Liquid appears cloudy rather than clear. A detailed investigation has been carried out and this has shown that the cloudiness is not due to microbial contamination. The root cause has been attributed to a change of source for one of the excipients, Xanthan gum.