Duracef

GIF decision: Withdrawal from market

What does this decision mean?

  • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.

Testing showed a lower value of cefadroxil release within 30 minutes, so a risk to patient health due to lack of drug efficacy cannot be excluded. Potential effects: lack of treatment effectiveness, possible disease complications.

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Duracef
Risk Level
Medium
Manufacturer
Bausch Health Ireland Limited, Irlandia
Batch Number
2209025
Notice Date
14.06.2023
View official statement
Source: GIF view the official alert

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

  1. 1

    Do not eat or use the product

    Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

  2. 2

    Check the batch number and expiry date

    Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.

  3. 3

    Return it to the shop

    You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.

  4. 4

    Get help and report it

    If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Do not use DURACEF from batch 2209025; if you have this product, return it to a pharmacy and, if you have any concerns regarding treatment, contact your doctor.

Actions Taken

Withdrawal of DURACEF batch 2209025 from the market throughout the country and granting the decision immediate enforceability.

Need Help?

If you feel unwell after consuming this product, contact your doctor or call the poison control center.

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