Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of GEMKIT Batch Number 12173
Krishna Chemists Ltd. has initiated a voluntary recall of GEMKIT, Batch Number 12173
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Published: 30th March 2026
Recall Reference Number: REC/2026/006
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility Level
Manufacturer: Healthcare Formulations Pvt Ltd, India
Local Technical Representative: Krishna Chemists Ltd
Product name: GEMKIT
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Gemifloxacin 320mg / Amoxicillin 1g / Rabeprazole 20mg
Affected counties: All
Affected Batches
S/N | Batch No | Mfg Date | Exp Date | Pack Size |
1. | 12173 | Jan-2025 | Dec-2027 | 2 tablets of Rabeprazole sodium tablets 20 mg, 2 tablets of Gemifloxacin tablets 320 mg, 2 Tablets of Amoxicillin tablets 1000 mg |
Brief description of the problem
Krishna Chemists Ltd has initiated a voluntary recall of GEMKIT (batch number 12173) following a discrepancy in the stated dosing frequency of Gemifloxacin 320 mg. According to the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL), the medication is indicated to be taken twice daily, rather than the once-daily dosage.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing, or use of batch 12173 immediately, and contact Krishna Chemists 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.
Further Information
For any inquiries on consignments, please contact Krishna Chemist Limited at: regulatory@krishnachemists.com or Tel: +254 722 366 988, +254 714 714 178, +254 715 946 380
Promptly report any case/s of suspected substandard and falsified products, 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 Medicine Recall of GEMKIT Batch Number 12173