27 Apr Dis-Chem Paracetamol (Paracetamol)
| Company name & Address: | Registration number | Batch number(s) | Expiry date | Pack size | First distributed | Re-call Classification | Recall date |
| Phyto OTC Health (Pty) Ltd 49 New Road, Block C, Midrand,1685 |
29/2.7/0287 |
1557 |
January.2027 |
100s |
21.February.2025 |
Class II Type B |
19.May.2025 |
Brief description of the problem (reason for recall)
This recall is initiated following a confirmed customer complaint regarding the presence of a perceived foreign object (possible metal), found embedded in one tablet from a 100’s pack size container.
Advice for health professionals and distributors
We request that you refrain from selling the affected batch of Dis-Chem Paracetamol 100’s and return it to your supplying Dis-Chem Wholesaler for a credit.
Proposed action taken and its urgency: A SAHPRA approved recall letter was distributed to all distribution points and the recall process was initiated.
Reporting side effects
Public and healthcare professionals are encouraged to report any side effects after using a health product or after immunisation by using the Med Safety App. Your report will contribute to our monitoring of these health products.