Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicines Recall of Magnesium Sulfate 50%W/V
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has mandated the recall of Magnesium Sulfate 50%W/V Injection manufactured by Laboratory & Allied Ltd.
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Published: 28th October 2025
Recall Reference Number: REC/2025/033
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility Level
Manufacturer: Laboratory & Allied Limited, Kenya
Product name: Magnesium Sulfate
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Magnesium Sulfate 50%W/V
Affected counties: All
Affected Batches
S/N | Batch No | Mfg Date | Exp Date | Pack Size |
1. | 85055 | Feb-24 | Jan-26 | 10ml |
2. | 86718 | Sep-24 | Aug-26 | 10ml |
3. | 88683 | Apr-25 | Mar-27 | 10ml |
4. | 88688 | May-25 | Apr-27 | 10ml |
5. | 88690 | Jun-25 | May-27 | 10ml |
6. | 89181 | Jun-25 | May-27 | 10ml |
7. | 89182 | Jun-25 | May-27 | 10ml |
8. | 89183 | Jun-25 | May-27 | 10ml |
Brief description of the problem
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board had mandated Laboratory & Allied, Ltd to recall Magnesium Sulphate 50% W/V, batch numbers 85055, 86718, 88683, 88688, 88690, 89181, 89182, and 89183, following complaints on mislabelling. The label on the secondary packaging does not match the label on the ampoule. The concentration on the secondary pack is 0.5g/ml, while the concentration on the ampoule is indicated as 0.5mg/ml.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing, or use of batches 85055, 86718, 88683, 88688, 88690, 89181, 89182, and 89183 immediately and contact Laboratory and Allied Limited Ltd to arrange return.
Action for patients and caregivers
No further action is required by patients, as this is a Retail/hospital Pharmacy and Wholesaler/Distributor level recall, and the product is administered in a healthcare setting.
Further Information
For any inquiries on consignments please contact Laboratory & Allied Limited Kenya, by email at pv@laballied.com or via telephone + 254 722 406 189
Promptly report any case/s of suspected substandard and falsified products or adverse reactions or insufficient control of symptoms to the nearest healthcare facility or the Pharmacy and Poisons Board through the following channels:
- https://pv.pharmacyboardkenya.org/users/mpublic
- USSD code at *271#
- Email pv@ppb.go.ke or pms@ppb.go.ke
- Telephone No. 0795743049
- Mobile application: mPvERS both Android and iOS
For any further enquiries and feedback on the product recall, contact the post-marketing surveillance unit at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board via email at pms@ppb.go.ke
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Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicines Recall of Magnesium Sulfate 50%W/V