Medicine recalls
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| Batch recall of CP-PYRIDINE TAB 100MG S.C. |
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The Department of Health (DH) today (January 26) endorsed a licenced drug wholesaler, Christo Pharm Ltd (Christo), to recall one batch (batch number: S151203) of CP-PYRIDINE TAB 100MG S.C. (Hong Kong Registration Number: HK-47841) from the market because of the potential quality issue.
The DH received notification from Christo that they have received a complaint about the sugar coating on the product was slightly melted. According to Christo, one batch of the product (batch number: S151203) was found to be affected. Hence, Christo decided to recall the affected batch from the market. DH's investigation is continuing.
The above product, containing phenazopyridine, is an over-the-counter medicine used for the relief of symptoms caused by irritation of the urinary tract. According to Christo, about 327 boxes containing 500 tablets per box of the affected product has been supplied to Hospital Authority (HA), pharmacies, private doctors and private hospitals. According to HA, the affected batch has not been dispensed to patient.
So far, the DH has not received any adverse drug reaction report in connection with the affected product.
Christo has set up a hotline (2414 0146) to answer related enquiries. The DH will closely monitor the recall. |
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