Chelonia Healthcare Limited is recalling Batch 2312010 of Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (POM) in Genesis livery as a precautionary measure following a small number of complaints of discolored tablets found within some packs.
This issue has only been identified in Batch 2312010, however as a precautionary measure, Batch 2312011 is also being recalled to mitigate any risk, as the investigation and analysis remain ongoing.
Patients or carers should check to see if they have received tablets from the listed batches of Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets. The batch number can be found on the label of the medicine bottle and on the outer carton. These tablets can only be obtained from a pharmacy with a prescription.
The tablets should be ‘white capsule-shaped tablets, scored on one side’, as per the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL). If you find tablets that are discolored in any way, in pots from the listed batches, please contact your pharmacist or the healthcare professional who dispensed your prescription.
For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-paracetamol-500mg-tablets-chelonia-healthcare-limited-el-25-a-slash-25