Paracetamol Aflofarm

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.

It was found that a homogeneous suspension could not be obtained and sediment remained at the bottom of the bottle, which may lead to incorrect dosing of the medicine, including in children from three months of age. Potential effects: lack of efficacy or overdose, possible adverse reactions and complications.

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Paracetamol Aflofarm
Risk Level
High
Manufacturer
Aflofarm Farmacja Polska Sp. z o.o. z siedzibą w Pabianicach
Batch Number
04AF0622
Notice Date
06.03.2024
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 the listed batches. Patients should check the batch number on the packaging and, if they have these batches, consult a pharmacist or doctor and consider returning the medic...

Actions Taken

The distribution of the specified batches of the medicinal product Paracetamol Aflofarm was suspended throughout the country and the decision was given immediate enforceability; further explanatory pr...

Need Help?

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

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