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Publication #8020
Reference
Drug alert 41/2023
Name
Drug alert class 4 – 41 2023 – Class 4 medicines defect information – caution in use - Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma - Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg Capsules, Hard
Categories
Scottish Government
Drug Alerts
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
SCOTLAND
DRUGS
SAFETY
RISKS
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
MEDICINES RECALL
Description
Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in the listed batches of Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg Capsules, Hard. The PIL does not include the most up to date safety information for drug interaction of antidepressants with Tramadol, sleep-related breathing disorders, adrenal insufficiency, hiccups, and serotonin syndrome, and the need to seek medical advice if they occur.
Contact Name
Irene Fazakerley
Contact Email
Contact Address
Pharmacy & Medicines Scottish Government 1R St Andrew’s House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG
Contact Phone
Created
2023-12-07 00:00:00
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