The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has recalled the S-PRAZO (Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules 40mg) Batch No SPZ-302 which is manufactured by Laborate Pharmaceutical India Limited.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 20, PPB noted that it recalled the product after complaints of a mix-up of striper strips, and some boxes were found to contain two different strips.
“The product batch is being recalled following a market complaint regarding mix-up of blister strips; some boxes were found to contain two different blister strips, i.e. S-Prazo Capsules and Donystatin Tablets, within the same outer carton,” read the statement in part.
The board urged health facilities, pharmaceutical outlets, and members of the public to stop using the capsules and return them to respective suppliers of the nearest healthcare facility.
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“In view of the above, the Board advises all pharmaceutical outlets, healthcare facilities, healthcare professionals and members of the public to stop further distribution, sale, issuing or use of the product batch and return the specified product batch to their nearest healthcare facility or respective suppliers,” PPB added.
Meanwhile, the board noted that it is committed to protecting the health of the public and encouraged members of the public to promptly report any suspected cases of sub-standard medicines or adverse drug reactions.
PPB said the reports may be made to the nearest healthcare facility or through the boards, website, email, mobile app, and USSD code.
