Medicine recalls
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| Batch Recall of Chlortralim Eye Ointment 1% |
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The Department of Health (DH) today (December 2) endorsed a licensed drug wholesaler, namely Atlantic Pharmaceutical Limited (Atlantic Pharmaceutical), to recall a batch (batch number: 234012) of Chlortralim Eye Ointment 1% (HK-06476) from the market due to potential quality issue.
The DH today received notification from Atlantic Pharmaceutical that the overseas manufacturer of the product is recalling the above batch due to presence of sediments in some units of the affected batch. As a precautionary measure, Atlantic Pharmaceutical is voluntarily recalling the above batch from the market.
The above product is a prescription only medicine, containing antibiotic chlortetracycline hydrochloride. It is indicated for the treatment of eye infections. According to Atlantic Pharmaceutical, the affected batch of product has been imported into Hong Kong and supplied to Hospital Authority, private doctors and pharmacies.
Atlantic Pharmaceutical has set up a hotline (2563 4224) to answer related enquiries.
So far, the DH has not received any adverse reaction reports in connection with the above batch of product. The DH will closely monitor the recall.
Members of the public should consult healthcare professionals if in doubt or feeling unwell after using the product.
End/Monday, December 2, 2024
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