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