Medicine recalls
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| Batch recall of Esopam 10 Tablets 10mg |
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The Department of Health (DH) today (12 Sept) endorsed a licensed drug wholesaler, Health Alliance International Co. Ltd (Health Alliance), to recall a batch (batch number: 2OL201) of Esopam 10 Tablets 10mg (Hong Kong registration number: HK-65913) from the market due to potential quality issue.
The DH received notification from Health Alliance indicating that they were informed by the overseas manufacturer that product sample failed the tablet's dissolution test, which might affect the efficacy of the products. As a precautionary measure, Health Alliance is voluntarily recalling the product of concerned batch from the market.
The above product, containing escitalopram, is a prescription-only medicine indicated for depressive illness and generalized anxiety disorder. According to Health Alliance, the above batch of product has only been supplied to local private doctors and pharmacies, and it was not exported outside Hong Kong.
So far, the DH has not received any adverse drug reaction report related to the affected batch of product.
Health Alliance has set up a hotline 2136 1191 to answer related enquiries. The DH will closely monitor the recall.
Patients who are taking the affected batch of product should not stop taking the medicine, but should seek advice from their healthcare professionals as soon as possible for appropriate arrangements.
Ends/Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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