Riflux

Q: Is this product safe to consume?

No. This product has been recalled due to: Contamination of the active substance Ranitidine with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected, constituting a quality defect and a potential risk to patients’ health. Potential effects: possible toxic and carcinogenic effects during long-term use.

Q: Which batches are affected?

Affected batch numbers: 010618, 020618, 030618, 010818, 020818, 011018, 021018, 031018, 041018, 011218, 021218, 010219, 010319, 010619, 020619

Contamination of the active substance Ranitidine with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected, constituting a quality defect and a potential risk to patients’ health. Potential effects: possible toxic and carcinogenic effects during long-term use.

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Risk Level

Critical

Manufacturer

Polfarmex S.A.

Batch Number

010618, 020618, 030618, 010818, 020818, 011018, 021018, 031018, 041018, 011218, 021218, 010219, 010319, 010619, 020619

Recall Date

05.12.2019

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Do not use the product from the listed batches; check the batch number on the packaging and, if you have it, return the medicine to a pharmacy or consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Actions Taken

The Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector withdrew the specified batches of the medicinal product Riflux from the market throughout the country and granted the decision immediate enforceability, obliging the...

Need Help?

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this product safe to consume?

No. This product has been recalled due to: Contamination of the active substance Ranitidine with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected, constituting a quality defect and a potential risk to patients’ health. Potential effects: possible toxic and carcinogenic effects during long-term use.

What should I do if I already bought this?

Stop using the product immediately. Return it to the store for a full refund. If you consumed it and feel unwell, contact your doctor.

Which batches are affected?

Affected batch numbers: 010618, 020618, 030618, 010818, 020818, 011018, 021018, 031018, 041018, 011218, 021218, 010219, 010319, 010619, 020619

Riflux

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