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Prednicare 1 mg Tablets - Product recall alert

Product defect recall alert for Prednicare 1 mg Tablets Vm 32742/4034 by Ecuphar N.V.

Container of Prednicare 1 mg Tablets

We wish to make wholesalers/distributors, veterinarians and end-users aware that Ecuphar N.V. has initiated a Class II recall for Prednicare聽1聽mg, 500聽tablets.

This recall is due to the presence of 5聽mg Prednicare tablets found in 2 pots of Prednicare 1聽mg. 聽This recall applies to the following batch only:

Product Batch No. Expiry date
Prednicare 1mg, 500 tablets 24B01 02/2027

This contamination involves a clear risk of overdose of 5 times the recommended dose. However, up to today no adverse events linked to the affected batch number and defect were reported. 聽

Overdose signs are detailed in the product information leaflet, under 鈥楽pecial Warnings鈥�; 鈥極verdose鈥�.

Ecuphar N.V. is contacting distributors/wholesalers and veterinarians to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

End-users should return prescribed tablets of Prednicare 1mg, batch 24B01 only, to their veterinary surgery.

For further information regarding the recall, please contact Animalcare Ltd via email at [email protected] or telephone 033 0818 9717.

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Published 24 September 2024