Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Painil (Paracetamol Suspension) Batch No. 58914, 59514, 59614 and 59714
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has received a voluntary recall communication from Njimia (K) Limited due to a color change from pink to brown
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Published: 14th October 2024
Medicine Recall Reference Number: REC/2024/026
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility level
Manufacturer: Njimia (K) Limited
Product name: Painil
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Paracetamol Suspension 120mg/5ml
Affected counties: All
Affected Batches
Batch No | Mfg Date | Exp Date | Pack Size |
58914 | 03/24 | 02/27 | 60 ml |
59514 | 04/24 | 03/27 | 60 ml |
59614 | 04/24 | 03/27 | 60 ml |
59714 | 05/24 | 04/27 | 60 ml |
Brief description of the problem
The product is being recalled following a color change from pink to brown.
Action for healthcare professionals
Stop supplying the above batches immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and await contact from Njimia (K) Limited, Kenya, who will contact healthcare professionals directly to arrange the return.
Action for patients and carers
Patients currently prescribed Painil (Paracetamol Suspension) Batch No. 58914, 59514, 59614, and 59714 should be contacted by 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 Njimia (K) Limited, at: dwachira@njimia.co.ke, or via telephone: + 254 (0) 709770100
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 enquiries and feedback on the product recall, kindly contact the post-marketing surveillance unit of The Pharmacy and Poisons Board Kenya via email at pms@ppb.go.ke
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Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Painil (Paracetamol Suspension) Batch No.58914, 59514, 59614 and 59714