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Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicines Recall of Cloxam (Ampicillin and Cloxacillin) Dry Syrup Batch No. 00082CXS

Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd has initiated a voluntary recall of Cloxam (Ampicillin and Cloxacillin) Dry Syrup Batch No. 00082CXS.

From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Published: 30th April 2026

Recall Reference Number: REC/2026/10

Recall Classification: Class II

Recall Level: Retail/Facility Level

Manufacturer: Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Limited

Product name: Cloxam

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Ampicillin and Cloxacillin

Affected counties: All

Affected Batches

S/N

Batch No

Mfg Date

Exp Date

Pack Size

1.      

00082CXS

Dec-23

Nov-26

100ml

Brief description of the problem

The voluntary recall has been initiated due to an observation of orange particles within the powder.

Action for healthcare professionals

Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing, or use of Cloxam Batch No. 00082CXS immediately and contact Sphinx pharmaceuticals limited to arrange return.

Action for patients and caregivers

Patients are advised to talk to their healthcare professional if they have the above batch of Cloxam.

Further Information

For any inquiries on consignments please contact Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Limited, by email at sphinx@sphinx.co.ke or via telephone at +254722565305

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:

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 Cloxam (Ampicillin and Cloxacillin) Dry Syrup Batch No. 00082CXS

 

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