Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Recall of Parabuzz (Paracetamol 500mg) Effervescent Tablets, Batch Number 24GEF041
Zuvan Limited has initiated a voluntary recall of Parabuzz (Paracetamol 500mg) Effervescent Tablets, Batch Number 24GEF041, Manufactured by Globela Pharma Pvt. Ltd, India.
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Date of Recall Initiation: 22/08/2025
Recall Reference Number: REC/2025/030
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility level
Local Technical Representative: Zuvan Limited
Manufacturer: Globela Pharma Pvt. Ltd, India
Product name: Parabuzz
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Paracetamol
Affected counties: All
Affected Batch
Batch Number | Date of Manufacture | Date of expiry | Pack Size |
24GEF041 | 07/2024 | 06/2026 | 2 x 4 tablets |
Brief description of the problem
The product is being recalled due to market complaint on tablets colour change to brown.
Action for healthcare professionals
Stop supplying the above batches immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and await contact from Zuvan Limited 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. You are advised to talk to your healthcare professional if you have the above batch of Parabuzz (Paracetamol 500mg).
Further Information
For inquiries about consignments of the impacted batch, please contact Zuvan Limited by email at: zuvanlimited@gmail.com Tel: 0722446828
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 Parabuzz (Paracetamol 500mg) Effervescent Tablets, Batch Number 24GEF041