Medicine recalls
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| Recall five batches Singulair Chewable Tab 4mg |
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The Department of Health (DH) today (9/1) endorsed a licensed drug wholesaler Merck Sharp & Dohme (Asia) Ltd (MSD) to recall five batches (66628008, 66628014, 66628017, 66628018 and 66628027) of Singulair Chewable Tab 4mg ( Hong Kong Registration number: HK-47118) from the market due to printing error.
The DH was notified by MSD today that one Chinese character printed on the package of the product was incorrect on five batches of product. As incorrect printing of the label may render the product unregistered, MSD voluntarily recalls the above affected batches from the market.
Singulair Chewable Tab 4mg containing montelukast is a Prescription Only Medicine indicated for the treatment of asthma.According to MSD, about 15,200 boxes from the affected batches have been supplied to the Hospital Authority, private hospitals, private doctors and local pharmacies. The DH will closely monitor the incident
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