Hemkortin-HC

GIF decision: Marketing suspension

What does this decision mean?

  • Wstrzymanie w obrocie — The product has been temporarily suspended from circulation — sales are paused pending clarification, but it is not a full market recall.

The product does not meet quality requirements due to a negative test result for the parameter “zinc sulfate monohydrate content”; the level of this substance was found below the lower limit specified in the quality specification. Potential effects: possible decreased treatment efficacy and incomplete drug action.

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Hemkortin-HC
Risk Level
Medium
Manufacturer
Polmex Pharma Biniecki Spółka Komandytowa z siedzibą w Warszawie
Batch Number
E0153
Notice Date
27.01.2025
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 the product from batch E0153; patients should check the batch number on the package and, if they have any doubts regarding their therapy, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Actions Taken

Distribution of the medicinal product Hemkortin-HC, batch E0153, was suspended throughout the country after finding that it did not meet quality requirements; the decision was given immediate enforcea...

Need Help?

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

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