Teva recalls prednisolone EC tabs after contamination fears
Drug recall Teva has recalled all remaining Prednisolone EC 2.5mg and 5mg tablets in blister pack batches, after high levels of related substances were detected during in the corticosteroid during routine stability testing.
Teva has recalled all remaining prednisolone EC 2.5mg and 5mg tablets in blister pack batches after high levels of related substances were detected in the corticosteroid during routine stability testing.
The recall only affects blister packs, not additional material supplied in pots.
The products being recalled are as follows:
Prednisolone EC 2.5mg and 5mg tablets in blister packs
PL 00289/0775, PL 00289/0776
Strength |
Batch Number |
Expiry Date |
Blister Pack Size |
First distributed |
2.5mg |
69894 |
Dec 2013 |
28 |
Oct 2011 |
5mg |
80077 |
Jan 2014 |
28 |
Oct 2011 |
5mg |
80057 |
Jan 2014 |
28 |
Oct 2011 |
5mg |
69896 |
Feb 2014 |
28 |
Nov 2011 |
Any medicines found in stock should be quarantined and returned to the supplier immediately.
Pharmacists can contact Teva about stock returns on 0800 590502, or for medical information on 0207 540 7117. Alternatively they can email: [email protected].