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Publication #7820
Reference
Drug alert 04/2023
Name
Drug alert class 4 – 04 2023 – Caution in use: class 4 medicines defect information - Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Lemsip Max Cold and Flu Capsules
Categories
Scottish Government
Drug Alerts
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
SCOTLAND
DRUGS
SAFETY
RISKS
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
MEDICINES RECALL
Description
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited has informed the MHRA that a typographical error has been identified on the end flap of the outer carton of the above batches of Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Capsules. The content of paracetamol per capsule was stated as 500g (grams) instead of 500mg (milligrams). The paracetamol content of each capsule is correctly stated in Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).
Contact Name
Grace Jamieson
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Created
2023-02-22 00:00:00
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