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Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Painil (Paracetamol Suspension) Batch Number 59014, 59114, 59314 and 59414

Njimia (K) Limited has initiated the urgent recall of Painil Suspension, Batch No. 59014,59114,59314 and 59414 due to color change

From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Published: 17/07/2024

Recall Reference Number: REC/2024/014

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 Batch

Batch Number

Date of Manufacture

Date of expiry

Pack Size

59014

03/24

02/27

60ml

59114

04/24

03/27

60ml

59314

04/24

03/27

60ml

59414

04/24

03/27

60ml

Brief description of the problem

The product is being recalled following a color change from pink to brown. The product failed to comply with the specifications on the description as per market authorization requirements.

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.59014,59114,59314,59414 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 medical information enquiries please contact Njimia (K) Limited, at: dwachira@njimia.co.ke, qa@njimiakenya.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:

For any further enquiries and feedback on the product recall, kindly contact the post-marketing surveillance unit of The Pharmacy and Poisons Board Kenya “the Board” via email at pms@ppb.go.ke

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Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Painil (Paracetamol Suspension) Batch Number 59014, 59114, 59314, 59414