Silimax

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  • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.

Irregularities in batch number labelling were found: containers with batch number 05022020 were packed into cartons incorrectly marked as 02022020, preventing unambiguous identification of the product batch. Potential effects: risk of mix-ups and hindered recall in case of safety issues.

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Silimax
Risk Level
High
Manufacturer
Farmaceutyczna Spółdzielnia Pracy FILOFARM
Batch Number
05022020
Notice Date
11.03.2021
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 batches 05022020 and 02022020; if you have it, return the package to the pharmacy or manufacturer and check the batch number during future purchases.

Actions Taken

Withdrawal from the market throughout the country of batches 05022020 and 02022020 and granting the decision immediate enforceability; obliging the marketing authorisation holder to carry out the with...

Need Help?

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

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