Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Zolas (Albendazole 200mg/5ml) Suspension Batch No. 230359
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has mandated Dinlas Pharma (Africa) Ltd to initiate an urgent recall of Zolas (Albendazole 200mg/5ml) Suspension Batch No. 230359
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Date of Recall Initiation: 17th July 2025
Recall Reference Number: REC/2025/025
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility level
Manufacturer: Dinlas Pharma (Africa) Ltd, Kenya
Product name: Zolas Suspension
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Albendazole 200mg/5ml
Affected counties: All
Affected Batch
Batch Number | Date of Manufacture | Date of expiry | Pack Size |
230359 | 10/2023 | 09/2025 | 10ml |
Brief description of the problem
The product batch is being recalled due to failure to comply with the required specifications with reference to the deliverable volume test, whereby two bottles were tested: One delivered 5.8ml and the other 7.8ml against label claim of 10ml. This was observed during the investigation of a market complaint.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing or use of the above batch immediately. Await contact from Dinlas Pharma (Africa) 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 batch of Zolas (Albendazole 200mg/5ml) Suspension.
Further Information
For inquiries about consignments of the impacted batch, please contact Dinlas Pharma (Africa) Ltd at: info@dinlaspharma.com or by Telephone at: +254 782500700/800
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 Zolas (Albendazole 200mg/5ml) Suspension Batch No. 230359