KALIUM EFFERVRSCENS BEZCUKROWY

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  • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.

Repeated complaints were reported regarding incorrectly printed expiry dates and it was found that the products lacked a unique identifier and tamper-evident safety feature on the packaging, as well as batch certification and release by the Qualified Person. Potential effects: lack of treatment efficacy, use after expiry, falsification risk, treatment complications.

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KALIUM EFFERVRSCENS BEZCUKROWY
Risk Level
High
Manufacturer
Przedsiębiorstwo Farmaceutyczno-Chemiczne SYNTEZA Sp. z o.o.
Batch Number
091016; 010119; 040219; 050219
Notice Date
26.04.2019
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

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Actions Taken

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Need Help?

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

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