Medoxa

GIF decision: Withdrawal from market, Marketing prohibition

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  • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.
  • Zakaz wprowadzania — Selected batches are subject to a marketing prohibition — the product cannot be distributed to pharmacies.

The National Medicines Institute reported an out-of-specification result for the parameter "appearance": tablets were non-homogeneous and some had an additional score line; during packaging, thicker and broken tablets were also found. Potential effects: improper dosing of the drug, reduced efficacy or increased adverse reactions.

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Risk Level
Medium
Manufacturer
Zakłady Farmaceutyczne POLPHARMA S.A.
Batch Number
E0486E, E0486B
Notice Date
11.03.2026
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.

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