Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Paratal (Paracetamol) 500mg Tablets Batch Nos; 83835, 83854 and 83855
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has mandated Laboratory and Allied Limited to initiate an urgent recall of Paratal (Paracetamol) 500mg Tablets Batch Nos; 83835, 83854, and 83855 Manufactured by Laboratory and Allied Limited, Kenya.
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Published: 12th November 2024
Recall Reference Number: REC/2024/031
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility level
Manufacturer: Laboratory and Allied Limited, Kenya
Product name: Paratal Tablets
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Paracetamol
Affected counties: All
Affected Batches
Batch Number | Date of Manufacture | Date of expiry | Pack Size |
83835 | 06/2023 | 05/2026 | 10×10 |
83854 | 06/2023 | 05/2026 | 10×10 |
83855 | 06/2023 | 05/2026 | 10×10 |
Brief description of the problem
The product is being recalled due to visible dark brown spots on the tablet surfaces, evidence of degradation.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing or use of the above batches immediately. Await contact from Laboratory and Allied Limited 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 Paratal (Paracetamol) 500mg Tablets.
Further Information
For inquiries about consignments of the impacted batch, please contact Laboratory and Allied Limited at: pv@laballied.com or by Telephone at: 0722406189
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 Paratal (Paracetamol) 500mg Tablets Batch Nos; 83835, 83854 and 83855