MOVICOL Plain 13.7g powder for oral solution
What this means
The MHRA has issued a medicines recall or defect notification. Class 1: risk to life, immediate recall. Class 2: may cause mistreatment or harm, recall within 48 hours. Class 3: unlikely to cause harm, recall within 5 days. Class 4 (defect notification): no recall, caution in use. The medicine remains licensed; only the listed batches are affected. Do not stop treatment without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Class 3 recall · DMRC - 40129134
| Product | Licence | Active ingredient | GTIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOVICOL Plain 13.7g powder for oral solution | PL: 20142/0004 | macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium chloride | 05012748615328 |
Batches (expiry): 487069 (28/02/2029), 474919 (31/08/2028)
Background: Norgine Limited is recalling the above batches of product as a precautionary measure due to some units containing the incorrect amounts of active ingredients. Advice for Healthcare Professionals: Stop supplying the above batch immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.