The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has recalled Efinox 1% w/v Batch No. 82979 and Efinox 0.5% w/v Batch No. 82978, manufactured by Laboratory and Allied Ltd., Kenya.
PPB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Fred Siyoi said that the recall is being issued due to labelling mix-ups where the correct product was identified but the wrong strength was applied.
“An investigation by Laboratory and Allied Ltd revealed that there was likely a mix-up between 0.5% w/v and 1% w/v strengths of the Efinox Nasal Drops during the labelling and packing process of the above batches,” said Dr. Siyoi.
He explained that in light of this, the PPB advises all pharmaceutical outlets, healthcare facilities, healthcare professionals, and members of the public to immediately stop the further distribution, sale, issuance, or use of the affected product batches.
Dr. Siyoi said that the products should be returned to the nearest healthcare facility or respective suppliers.
“The Board encourages the public to report any suspected cases of substandard medicines or adverse drug reactions to the nearest healthcare facility or the Pharmacy and Poisons Board through communication channels, which include https://pv.pharmacyboardkenya.org/users/mpublic, USSD code *271#, mobile application: mPvERS, email pv@ppb.go.ke or pms@ppb.go.ke and telephone No. 0795-743-049,” advised Dr. Siyoi.
By Joseph Ng’ang’a
