Medicine recalls
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| Batch Recall of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP |
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The Department of Health (DH) today (December 5) endorsed a licensed drug wholesaler, namely Trackcircle.com Limited (Trackcircle), to recall one a batch (batch number: 2024K02) of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, from the market due to a potential quality issue.
The DH received notification from Trackcircle that the overseas manufacturer of the product is recalling the above batch because the sterility of the product might be compromised. As a precautionary measure, Trackcircle voluntarily recalls the above affected batch from the market.
The above product containing antibiotic Erythromycin, is a prescription only medicine used for the treatment of eye infections. The product is not registered in Hong Kong but was imported for the treatment of particular patients by registered medical practitioners. According to Trackcircle, the affect batch was imported into Hong Kong and supplied solely to the Hospital Authority.
Trackcircle has set up a hotline (3527 0198) 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.
Ends/ Friday, December 5, 2025
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