Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Recall of Beeclav (Amoxicillin & Clavulanic acid 457mg, 70ml) Batch Number SEBPD-0088
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has issued a mandatory recall of Beeclav (Amoxicillin & Clavulanic acid 457mg, 70ml) batch number SEBPD-0088 due to a color change to brown after reconstitution.
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Published: 17/10/2023
Recall Reference Number: REC/2023/015
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility level
Local Technical Representative: Krishna Chemist Limited, Kenya.
Manufacturer: Saitech Medicare PVT Ltd, India
Product name: Beeclav Suspension
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Amoxicillin & Clavulanic acid 457mg, 70ml
Affected Counties: All
Impacted batch:
Batch Number | Date of Manufacture | Date of expiry | Pack Size |
SEBPD-0088 | 08/2022 | 07/2024 | 70 ml |
Brief description of the problem
The product is being recalled following market complaints on quality defects on color change for batch SEBPD-0088. On further investigations, it was noted that there was a color change of the reconstituted suspension, indicating discrepancies from the product’s intended physical characteristics.
Action for healthcare professionals
You are advised to stop supplying the above batch and immediately quarantine all remaining stocks. The company Krishna Chemist Limited, Kenya, will contact healthcare professionals directly to arrange for the return of the products.
Action for patients and carers
Patients currently prescribed Beeclav (Amoxicillin & Clavulanic acid 457mg 70ml) batch; SEBPD-0088 should contact their prescribing healthcare professional. This is because you require a review with your prescribing healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
Further Information
For inquiries about consignments of the impacted batches, please contact
Krishna Chemist Limited at: regulatory@krishnachemists.com or Tel: +254 722 366 988, +254 714 714 178, +254 715 946 380
You are advised to 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
- Mobile application: mPvERS both Android and iOS
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 Beeclav (Amoxicillin & Clavulanic acid 457mg, 70ml) Batch Number SEBPD-0088