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Liothyronine Sodium 5 & 20 micrograms Tablets defect notice over a labelling error

Labelling or leaflet errorLow riskClass 4

Strides Pharma UK Ltd has informed MHRA of an error in the patient information leaflet (PIL) for Liothyronine Sodium 20 micrograms Tablets and Liothyronine Sodium 5 micrograms Tablets.

Check your product

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

9 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Liothyronine Sodium 5 & 20 micrograms Tablets 28 Tablets

    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • EH23LIF004
    • EH24LIF001
    • EH24LIE001
    Product licenceThe PL number on the carton.
    • PL 13606/0276
    • PL 13606/0275
    ExpiryOn the carton, blister or label.
    • 05/2025
    • 08/2026
    First distributedOn the product, its label or its packaging.
    • 25/09/2024
    • Not yet distributed

What to do now

The issue with Liothyronine Sodium 5 & 20 micrograms Tablets is information: something on the packaging or leaflet is wrong or missing.

  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. Wrong strengths, expiry dates or dosing instructions on a pack can lead to the medicine being taken incorrectly, even though the medicine itself is fine.

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

Talk to the pharmacist who dispensed the medicine. They have the batch information and can arrange a replacement.

If you bought it over the counter, return it to the pharmacy or shop for a refund or replacement.

From the official notice

Published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (EL(24)A/58). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Strides Pharma UK Ltd has informed MHRA of an error in the patient information leaflet (PIL) for Liothyronine Sodium 20 micrograms Tablets and Liothyronine Sodium 5 micrograms Tablets.

The risk

DMRC reference number DMRC-33999078 Company name

Advice for healthcare professionals

There is no impact on the product quality and the healthcare professionals should continue prescribing the medicine. This is a typographical error in one section of the PIL only, all other labelled information is correct.

Patients should continue to take medicines from these batches as prescribed by your healthcare professional. This is a typographical error in one section of the PIL only, all other labelled information is correct.

If you experience any unexpected side effects or adverse reactions, these should be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk .

Advice for patients

Patients should continue to take medicines from these batches as prescribed by your healthcare professional. This is a typographical error in one section of the PIL only, all other labelled information is correct.

If you experience any unexpected side effects or adverse reactions, these should be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk .

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Questions

Why has Liothyronine Sodium 5 & 20 micrograms Tablets been recalled?

The issue with Liothyronine Sodium 5 & 20 micrograms Tablets is information: something on the packaging or leaflet is wrong or missing. Wrong strengths, expiry dates or dosing instructions on a pack can lead to the medicine being taken incorrectly, even though the medicine itself is fine.

How do I know if my medicine is affected?

Compare the batch code, product licence, 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?

Talk to the pharmacist who dispensed the medicine. They have the batch information and can arrange a replacement. If you bought it over the counter, return it to the pharmacy or shop for a refund or replacement.

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