Vendal retard

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  • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.

Due to morphine being released in a different amount than specified in the documentation, the impact on the course of therapy and the suspicion of a threat to the patient’s health or life cannot be excluded. Potential effects: overdose or insufficient analgesic effect, dependence, life-threatening complications.

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Vendal retard
Risk Level
Critical
Manufacturer
G.L. Pharma GmbH, Schlossplatz 1, A-8502 Lannach, Austria
Batch Number
0F225A
Notice Date
28.08.2023
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 from batch 0F225A, check the batch number on the packaging, return the product to the pharmacy; if this batch has been taken, consult a doctor.

Actions Taken

Withdrawal from the market throughout the entire country of batch 0F225A of Vendal retard and granting 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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