Panado Paediatric Alcohol Free-Grape Flavour (Paracetamol 120,0 mg / 5 ml)

Brief description of the problem (reason for recall)

The recall is initiated because instances of precipitation of the active ingredient paracetamol have been detected and therefore the product does not meet the final product specifications with respect to visual description.

Advice for health professionals and distributors

We request that you refrain from selling the affected batches of PANADO PAEDIATRIC ALCOHOL FREE – GRAPE FLAVOUR and return any units of the impacted batches to your supplying warehouse or distributor with immediate effect. ADCOCK INGRAM LIMITED will collect all stock for full 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.