Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Stopacid Suspension 100ml Batch Nos 2407199, 2407200, 2407201 and 2407202
Dawa Ltd has initiated a voluntary recall of Stopacid Suspension 100ml Batch Nos 2407199, 2407200, 2407201 and 2407202
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Date initiated: 3rd April 2025
Recall Reference Number: REC/2025/012
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility level
Manufacturer: Dawa Ltd Ltd, Kenya
Product name: Stopacid Suspension
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Aluminium Hydroxide BP 120mg & Magnesium Trisilicate BP 250mg/5ml
Affected counties: All
Affected Batch
Batch Number | Date of Manufacture | Date of expiry | Pack Size |
2407199 | 07/2024 | 06/2027 | 100ml |
2407200 | 07/2024 | 06/2027 | 100ml |
2407201 | 07/2024 | 06/2027 | 100ml |
2407202 | 07/2024 | 06/2027 | 100ml |
Brief description of the problem
The product is being recalled due to failure to comply with the release assay limits of Aluminium Hydroxide (95%-105%), which was identified during GMP inspection.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing or use of the above batches immediately. Await contact from Dawa Ltd to arrange the 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. You are advised to talk to your healthcare professional if you have the above batches of Stopacid Suspension.
Further Information
For inquiries about consignments of the impacted batch, please contact Dawa Limited by email at: info@dawalifesciences.com or bhavisha.vora@dawalifesciences.com and by Telephone at: +254 713 275 777 or +254 733 764 747
You are advised to promptly report any case(s) 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 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 Stopacid Suspension 100ml Batch Nos 2407199, 2407200, 2407201, and 2407202