Medicine recalls
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| Batch Recall of Cephanmycin Capsules 250mg (Yung Shin) |
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The Department of Health (DH) today (August 18) endorsed a licensed drug wholesaler, namely Yung Shin Co. Ltd (the wholesaler) to recall one batch (batch number: CCC M001) of Cephanmycin Capsules 250mg (Hong Kong Registration number HK-34698) from the market as a precautionary measure due to one bottle of the product was found to contain capsules in different colour.
The DH received notification from the wholesaler that a local pharmacy had reported to them that a few yellow capsules were found in a recently received bottle of the concerned product which should contain green/white capsules. Preliminary investigation of the overseas manufacturer revealed that the yellow capsules might come from another product that belongs to the same class of antibiotic manufactured by them. As a precautionary measure, the wholesaler voluntarily recall the affected batch.
Cephanmycin Capsules 250mg (YUNG SHIN) is packaged in a plastic bottle containing 1000 capsules with active ingredient of cephalexin, an antibiotic. The product is a prescription medicine for treatment of various infections. According to the wholesaler, only a small quantity of affected batch has been imported into Hong Kong and supplied to the one private doctor and four community pharmacies. The investigation of the root cause of mix-up is continuing.
So far, the DH has not received any adverse reaction reports in connection with the affected product.
The wholesaler has set up a hotline (2637 5131) to answer related enquiries. The DH will closely monitor the recall.
Patients who have used of the above product should seek advice from their attending doctor if in doubt.
Ends/Wednesday, 18 August, 2021
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