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Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free recalled over a strength or dose problem

Wrong strength or doseMedium riskClass 3

Kent Pharma UK is recalling a batch of phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5mL oral solution sugar free due to a low phenoxymethylpenicillin assay.

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free 250mg/5ml

    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • 27542
    ExpiryOn the carton, blister or label.
    • April 2025
    First distributedOn the product, its label or its packaging.
    • May 2023

What to do now

Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free has been recalled because test results for the affected batches were outside the approved limits for strength or how the medicine dissolves.

  1. Keep taking your medicine unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise.
  2. Check the batch number and expiry date on your pack against the list on this page.
  3. If it matches, your pharmacist can swap it or arrange an alternative.
  4. Report suspected side effects to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

Why it matters. A medicine that is weaker than stated may not control the condition it treats; one that is stronger may cause side effects.

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(24)A/60). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Kent Pharma UK is recalling a batch of phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5mL oral solution sugar free due to a low phenoxymethylpenicillin assay.

The risk

DMRC reference number DMRC-31179592 Company name

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.

No action is required by patients as this is a Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall. Patients should continue to take medicines from these batches as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the 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 as this is a Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall. Patients should continue to take medicines from these batches as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the 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 Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free been recalled?

Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free has been recalled because test results for the affected batches were outside the approved limits for strength or how the medicine dissolves. A medicine that is weaker than stated may not control the condition it treats; one that is stronger may cause side effects.

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.

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