THIOGAMMA

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  • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.

A quality defect was found consisting in non-compliance of the disintegration parameter with the specification, which may mean improper release of the active substance and failure to ensure the established quality of the medicinal product. Potential effects: lack of treatment efficacy or its reduction.

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THIOGAMMA
Risk Level
Medium
Manufacturer
Worwag Pharma GmbH&Co. KG, Niemcy
Notice Date
13.08.2019
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

Do not use the product from the withdrawn batch; check the batch number on the packaging and, in case of doubt, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Actions Taken

The Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector decided to withdraw the specified batch of the medicinal product Thiogamma from the market throughout the country and granted the decision immediate enforceability.

Need Help?

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

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