Apotex Pty Ltd—APO- PERINDOPRIL 2MG Tablets (Blister Packs of 30)

PRA number

2010/12116

Published date

Product description

APO- PERINDOPRIL 2MG Tablets (Blister Packs of 30) - 2mg perindopril erbumine per tablet.
Identifying features
APO-Perindopril 2mg tablets cartons marked with the following batch numbers and expiry dates are affected: Batch No. 24967 - Expiry Date: April 2013 Batch No. 24979 - Expiry Date: April 2013 Batch No. 25180 - Expiry Date: May 2013 Batch No. 25184 - Expiry Date: May 2013 The batch numbers are displayed on the end flap of the 2mg carton. ARTG number 151911

Other identifying numbers

APO-Perindopril 2mg tablets cartons marked with the following batch numbers and expiry dates are affected:

Batch No. 24967 - Expiry Date: April 2013
Batch No. 24979 - Expiry Date: April 2013
Batch No. 25180 - Expiry Date: May 2013
Batch No. 25184 - Expiry Date: May 2013

The batch numbers are displayed on the end flap of the 2mg carton.

ARTG number 151911

Reasons the product is recalled

Some cartons of Perindopril 2mg tablets labelled with the above batch numbers may contain Perindopril 8mg tablets.

The hazards to consumers

Perindopril is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. A patient taking an 8mg tablet instead of a 2 mg tablet could suffer serious adverse effects such as low blood pressure, dizziness and fainting.

What consumers should do

If you have APO-Perindopril 2mg tablets from one of the above batches in your possession you should return these to your pharmacy as quickly as possible to arrange for a replacement.

If you have concerns about the use of this product you should consult your medical practitioner.

Supplier

Apotex Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Pharmacy