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MOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder for oral solution 13.7 g recalled over a quality concern

Medicine quality concernMedium riskClass 3

Norgine Limited is recalling one batch of product as a precautionary measure due to some units containing low amounts of active ingredients.

Check your product

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

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • MOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder for oral solution 13.7 g 20’s

    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • 454699
    ExpiryOn the carton, blister or label.
    • 08 2027
    First distributedOn the product, its label or its packaging.
    • 16 Jan 25

What to do now

A quality problem has been identified with MOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder for oral solution 13.7 g.

  1. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine without advice: missing doses can be more dangerous than the defect.
  2. Compare the batch number printed on the box or label with the batches listed here.
  3. If your pack is affected, take it to your pharmacy or contact the prescriber for a replacement.
  4. Any side effect you think is linked can be reported through the Yellow Card scheme.

Why it matters. The MHRA classifies medicines recalls from Class 1 (most serious) to Class 4 (caution in use). The notice below sets out the details.

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/08). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Norgine Limited is recalling one batch of product as a precautionary measure due to some units containing low amounts of active ingredients.

The risk

DMRC reference number DMRC- 38379307 Marketing Authorisation Holder

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 further action is required by patients as this recall is being undertaken at the retail and wholesaler levels. The recall is being undertaken out of an abundance of caution, patients in possession of this batch of product may continue to take this medicine.

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 further action is required by patients as this recall is being undertaken at the retail and wholesaler levels. The recall is being undertaken out of an abundance of caution, patients in possession of this batch of product may continue to take this medicine.

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 MOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder for oral solution 13.7 g been recalled?

A quality problem has been identified with MOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder for oral solution 13.7 g. The MHRA classifies medicines recalls from Class 1 (most serious) to Class 4 (caution in use). The notice below sets out the details.

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?

Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine without advice: missing doses can be more dangerous than the defect. Compare the batch number printed on the box or label with the batches listed here.

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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