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Medicines & supplements – Current GIS Alerts 2026

Found 735 alerts in the Medicines & supplements category. Check batch numbers, shops, and hazard information.

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Recalled product: Lakcid forte

Lakcid forte

GIF Low 06.11.2019

The test showed that the product sample does not comply with the specification regarding the CFU count of lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus rhamnosus), which may mean a lower content of live probiotic bacteria than declared. Potential effects: lack of treatment efficacy, possible worsening of symptoms, delay of therapy.

Recalled product: Lakcid forte

Lakcid forte

GIF Medium 06.11.2019

It was found that the product sample does not comply with the specification regarding the number of lactic acid bacteria CFU, which may lead to reduced therapeutic effectiveness of the probiotic preparation. Potential effects: reduced treatment effectiveness, lack of the expected probiotic effect.

Recalled product: NuTRIflex Omega plus

NuTRIflex Omega plus

GIF Critical 05.11.2019

Cases of product discoloration were found, possibly accompanied by phase separation of the emulsion, indicating a quality defect of a solution intended for intravenous infusion. Potential effects: lack of therapeutic efficacy, metabolic disturbances, complications during parenteral nutrition.

Recalled product: Flavamed

Flavamed

GIF Critical 05.11.2019

A possible increased level of impurity E was identified in batches manufactured using glass bottles from one of the suppliers, which constitutes a quality defect of the medicinal product. Potential effects: possible adverse reactions or reduced treatment safety.

Recalled product: NuTRIflex Omega special

NuTRIflex Omega special

GIF Critical 05.11.2019

Cases of product discoloration were found, possibly accompanied by phase separation of the emulsion, indicating potential instability of the intravenously administered preparation. Potential effects: lack of treatment efficacy, infusion-related complications, adverse reactions.

Recalled product: Flavamed

Flavamed

GIF Medium 30.10.2019

Tests by the National Medicines Institute confirmed that the sample of Flavamed batch 82014 did not meet purity specification requirements due to an exceeded level of impurity E, which makes a potential health risk for patients plausible. Potential effects: possible adverse reactions, complications, reduced treatment safety.

Recalled product: Ranimax Teva

Ranimax Teva

GIF Critical 29.10.2019

In connection with information from the Rapid Alert system on detection of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) contamination in products containing ranitidine and the substantiated potential risk to patients’ health or life. Potential effects: long-term exposure to NDMA, possible carcinogenic action and other serious toxic effects.

Recalled product: Ranigast Pro

Ranigast Pro

GIF Critical 28.10.2019

Contamination of the active substance Ranitidinum with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected, representing a quality defect of the product and potentially endangering patients’ health or life. Potential effects: poisoning, carcinogenic effects, serious health complications.

Recalled product: Ranigast

Ranigast

GIF Critical 28.10.2019

The presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) contamination was confirmed in the active substance ranitidine used to manufacture batches of Ranigast 0.5 mg/ml, solution for infusion, which may pose a potential risk to patients' health. Potencjalne skutki: increased risk of adverse effects, including possible carcinogenic action with long-term exposure.

Recalled product: Ranigast

Ranigast

GIF Critical 28.10.2019

The presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) contamination was found in the active substance ranitidine used to manufacture the Ranigast 150 mg, film-coated tablet batches, which constitutes a quality defect of the medicinal product. Potential effects: increased risk of carcinogenic effects and toxic liver damage.

Recalled product: Ranigast Max

Ranigast Max

GIF High 28.10.2019

Contamination of the active substance ranitidine with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was found in batches of the medicinal product Ranigast Max, meaning the quality requirements are not met. Potential effects: possible toxic effects, including long-term health risks.

Recalled product: Ranigast Fast

Ranigast Fast

GIF High 28.10.2019

contamination with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in the active substance Ranitidinum used to manufacture the concerned batches of Ranigast Fast. Potential effects: possible carcinogenic effects and other adverse effects related to toxic contamination.

Recalled product: Mitomycin C Kyowa

Mitomycin C Kyowa

GIF Critical 25.10.2019

Deviations were identified in the manufacturing process of the active substance, so it cannot be ensured that the products meet sterility specification requirements, which may pose a real threat to patients' health or life. Potential effects: infection, complications after intravenous administration, life‑threatening conditions.

Recalled product: Mitomycin C Kyowa

Mitomycin C Kyowa

GIF Critical 25.10.2019

Due to identified deviations in the manufacturing process of the active substance, it cannot be ensured that the medicinal products made from it meet sterility specification requirements. The authority points to a potential direct threat to patients’ health or life. Potential effects: infection, severe post-injection complications, risk to health or life.

Recalled product: Clopidogrel Genoptim

Clopidogrel Genoptim

GIF Medium 25.10.2019

A result outside the quality specification was found for the parameters: clopidogrel-related substances — impurity A and enantiomeric purity — impurity C, which may affect the safety and efficacy of the medicine. Potential effects: lack of treatment efficacy or adverse reactions.

Recalled product: TRANXENE 20

TRANXENE 20

GIF Critical 23.10.2019

A quality defect was identified: potential presence of visible particles in solvent ampoules of a product intended for preparation of an injectable solution. Potential effects: complications after intravenous administration, embolism, inflammatory reactions, lack of treatment safety.

Recalled product: AVONEX

AVONEX

GIF Critical 18.10.2019

Suspected quality defect of the immediate packaging of the specified batches, which may result in loss of tightness and a potential risk to patients’ health or life. Potential effects: infections, complications after administration of a non-sterile drug, lack of treatment efficacy.

Recalled product: RANIC

RANIC

GIF Critical 18.10.2019

Contamination of the medicinal product with trace amounts of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in the ranitidine-containing solution for injection. Potential effects: carcinogenic and toxic effects, possible health risk.

Recalled product: RANITYDYNA AUROVITAS

RANITYDYNA AUROVITAS

GIF Critical 11.10.2019

Exceedance of the acceptable limit of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) contamination was detected and confirmed in products containing Ranitidinum, creating a real, high probability of a threat to patients’ health or life. Potential effects: chronic exposure, carcinogenic effects, liver damage, general poisoning of the body.

Recalled product: PALIN

PALIN

GIF Critical 11.10.2019

The European Medicines Agency decision concerned serious adverse reactions of some quinolone and fluoroquinolone antibiotics; the benefit-risk balance of products containing pipemidic acid is no longer favorable. Potential effects: serious adverse reactions, complications, risk to health or life.

What to do if you bought a recalled product?

If you have purchased any of the products listed above, stop using or consuming them immediately. You can return the product to the store where you bought it for a full refund. Keep the receipt if possible, but most stores will accept returns even without one.