Medicines recallMHRA
Products recalled over an impurity
Bayer Plc is recalling all stock of the products listed in this notification as a precautionary measure due to the identification of an impurity above the acceptable limit. The recall is at pharmacy and wholesaler level.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
132 identifiers listed for this notice.
Product 1 10x100ml
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- MA04HM9
- MA04JKA
- MA04KFC
- MA04KJ9
- MA04M60
- MA04MLL
- MA04MM9
- MA04MN9
- MA04NDU
- MA04NNB
- MA04PJL
- MA04PLZ
- MA04PMV
- MA04RL2
- MA04RL3
- MA04S6C
- MA04S6B
- MA04S6T
- MA04XJ8
- ExpiryOn the carton, blister or label.
- 02/2028
- 03/2028
- 04/2028
- 07/2028
- 08/2028
- 09/2028
- 10/2028
- 11/2028
- 12/2028
- 01/2029
- 02/2029
- 07/2029
- First distributedOn the product, its label or its packaging.
- 01/05/2024
- 31/05/2024
- 30/07/2024
- 01/08/2024
- 23/09/2024
- 04/11/2024
- 15/12/2024
- 19/01/2025
- 13/02/2025
- 06/03/2025
- 15/04/2025
- 29/05/2025
- 11/07/2025
- 14/08/2025
- 15/09/2025
- 30/10/2025
- 03/10/2025
- 02/12/2025
- 09/01/2026
Product 2 1x250ml
- Batch code
- MA044UD
- MA04A58
- MA04BVD
- MA04BVE
- MA04HS8
- MA04L2M
- MA04LTC
- MA04NAL
- MA04MK6
- MA04SJ3
- MA04NB8
- MA04UXS
- MA04VPT
- Expiry
- 03/2026
- 07/2026
- 02/2029
- 05/2029
- 07/2029
- 08/2029
- 09/2029
- 10/2029
- 05/2030
- First distributed
- 09/02/2023
- 27/06/2023
- 09/11/2023
- 23/01/2024
- 04/06/2024
- 18/07/2024
- 27/08/2024
- 11/12/2024
- 19/11/2024
- 03/07/2025
- 23/04/2025
- 15/10/2025
- 12/01/2026
Product 3 1x500ml
- Batch code
- MA042CN
- MA044U4
- MA048LU
- MA04BV0
- MA04FRU
- MA044U9
- MA04TLV
- Expiry
- 05/2026
- 07/2026
- 03/2030
- First distributed
- 24/06/2022
- 01/11/2022
- 09/03/2023
- 26/07/2023
- 12/03/2024
- 02/03/2023
- 29/07/2025
Product 4 10x10ml
- Batch code
- MA042JA
- MA046UT
- MA0496X
- MA04AP0
- MA04BX7
- MA04FHP
- MA04KJB
- MA04L45
- MA04S8T
- Expiry
- 06/2026
- 02/2030
- First distributed
- 28/07/2022
- 19/12/2022
- 29/03/2023
- 08/08/2023
- 27/10/2023
- 13/06/2024
- 15/08/2024
- 15/09/2024
- 17/06/2025
Product 5 10x20ml
- Batch code
- MA043T7
- MA046TS
- MA0497C
- MA04R4R
- Expiry
- 09/2026
- 09/2029
- First distributed
- 13/09/2022
- 20/02/2023
- 21/03/2023
- 25/04/2025
What to do now
Products has been recalled as a precaution because of an impurity.
- Keep taking your medicine unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise.
- Check the batch number and expiry date on your pack against the list on this page.
- If it matches, your pharmacist can swap it or arrange an alternative.
- Report suspected side effects to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Why it matters. Limits for impurities are set for lifetime exposure, so short-term use is unlikely to cause harm. Recalls of this kind are usually precautionary.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- a side effect you have not had before
- your condition not being controlled as well as usual
Get help urgently
- signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat or difficulty breathing — call 999
- if you feel unwell and are worried, speak to a pharmacist, your GP or NHS 111
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Replacements and prescriptions
The MHRA notice tells pharmacies and healthcare professionals what to do. Patients should keep taking their medicine and ask a pharmacist before stopping.
An affected pack bought over the counter can be returned to where you bought it.
From the official notice
Published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (EL(26)A/12). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Bayer Plc is recalling all stock of the products listed in this notification as a precautionary measure due to the identification of an impurity above the acceptable limit. The recall is at pharmacy and wholesaler level.
The risk
DMRC reference number DMRC- 38673150 Marketing Authorisation Holder
Advice for healthcare professionals
Stop supplying the above batches immediately. Quarantine all stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
No action is required by patients. The medication is administered by healthcare professionals for use during radiological examinations. The recall is at the wholesaler and pharmacy level.
The products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution, no reports of patient harm have been received from patients relating to this defect.
Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about their medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme .
Advice for patients
No action is required by patients. The medication is administered by healthcare professionals for use during radiological examinations. The recall is at the wholesaler and pharmacy level.
The products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution, no reports of patient harm have been received from patients relating to this defect.
Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about their medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme .
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Questions
Why has Products been recalled?
Products has been recalled as a precaution because of an impurity. Limits for impurities are set for lifetime exposure, so short-term use is unlikely to cause harm. Recalls of this kind are usually precautionary.
How do I know if my medicine is affected?
Compare the batch code, expiry and date code on your pack with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Keep taking your medicine unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise. Check the batch number and expiry date on your pack against the list on this page.
Do I need a new prescription?
The MHRA notice tells pharmacies and healthcare professionals what to do. Patients should keep taking their medicine and ask a pharmacist before stopping. An affected pack bought over the counter can be returned to where you bought it.