Vendal retard

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  • • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.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 medicinal product does not meet quality requirements: a single unknown impurity (related substances) was detected at a level exceeding the permitted limits in the product specification. Potential effects: possible alteration of drug effect or increased risk of adverse reactions.

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Vendal retard
Risk Level
Medium
Manufacturer
G.L. Pharma GmbH
Batch Number
H01295
Notice Date
10.04.2026
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.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

• Do not use Vendal retard 10 mg from batch H01295 originating from packs marked with GTIN 05909990743827. • Check the batch number on the pack; if you have batch H01295, consult your doctor or pharm...

Actions Taken

• The medicinal product Vendal retard (Morphine hydrochloride), 10 mg, prolonged-release film-coated tablets, pack of 30 tablets, GTIN 05909990743827, batch H01295, has been withdrawn from the market ...

Need Help?

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

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