Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Recall of A.P.C Tablets (Paracetamol B.P, Aspirin B.P, and Caffeine Anhydrous B.P)
Biodeal Laboratories Ltd has initiated a voluntary recall of A.P.C Tablets (Paracetamol B.P, Aspirin B.P, and Caffeine Anhydrous B.P ) BN 1223038
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Date of Recall Initiation: 7th February 2025
Recall Reference Number: REC/2025/004
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility level
Manufacturer: Biodeal Laboratories Ltd
Product name: A.P.C
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Aspirin B.P., Paracetamol, and Caffeine Anhydrous B.P
Affected counties: All
Affected Batch
Batch Number | Date of Manufacture | Date of expiry | Pack Size |
1223038 | 12/2023 | 11/2026 | Pack of 100’s |
Brief description of the problem
The product is being recalled due to out-of-specification results on uniformity of weight
Action for healthcare professionals
Stop supplying the above batches immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and await contact from Biodeal Laboratories Ltd, Kenya, who will contact healthcare professionals directly to arrange the return.
Action for patients and carers
No further action is required by patients as this is a Retail/hospital Pharmacy and Wholesaler/Distributor level recall.
Further Information
For inquiries about consignments of the impacted batches, please contact Biodeal Laboratories Ltd, Kenya, at: regulatoryaffairs@biodealkenya.com, chriskibathi@biodealkenya.com, freshia@biodealkenya.com or via telephone: +254 722 214178
Promptly report any cases of adverse events and suspected substandard and falsified products to the nearest healthcare facility or 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
For any further information please contact the Pharmacy and Poisons Board by email: pms@ppb.go.ke
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Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Recall of A.P.C Tablets (Paracetamol B.P, Aspirin B.P, and Caffeine Anhydrous B.P)