Medicine recalls
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| Batch recall of Maalox Plus Tablet |
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The Department of Health (DH) today (June 28) endorsed a licensed drug wholesaler, SANOFI-AVENTIS HONG KONG LTD. (Sanofi), to recall one batch (batch number: U319) of Maalox Plus Tablet (Each box contained 40 tablets) (Hong Kong registration number: HK-01550) from the market because of mislabeling of the manufacturing date on the outer sales pack.
The DH received notification from Sanofi that the repackaging company in Singapore mislabeled the manufacturing date of the product to MFG 08/2108 instead of MFG 08/2018. According to the preliminary investigation by the manufacturer, other batches are not affected by the issue. Other information on the label of this batch is also correct.
The above product, containing aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and simeticone, is a non-prescription medicine used for the treatment of gastro-intestinal disease. According to Sanofi, the affected batch of product has been supplied to the private hospitals and doctors.
Sanofi has set up a hotline (2506 8590) to answer related enquiries.
So far, the DH has not received any adverse reaction report in connection with the affected batch of the product. The DH will continue its investigation and will closely monitor the recall.
Members of the public should consult healthcare professionals if in doubt or feeling unwell after using the product.
Ends/Friday, June 28, 2019
Issued at HKT 13:00 |
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