Arrow Pharmaceuticals — Valpam 5

PRA number

2018/16827

Published date

Product description

Valpam 5
Diazepam 5mg, 50 tablets
Batch CP218
Expiry date Jan 2021

ARTG Number 80811
Valpam packaging
Valpam 5 blister strip with Valpam 2 tablet
Identifying features

Barcode number

9350299000887

Use by date

Other identifying numbers

AUST R 80811

Reasons the product is recalled

One batch of Valpam 5 (batch CP218) may contain blister strips with a white Valpam 2mg tablet, instead of a yellow Valpam 5mg tablet.

The hazards to consumers

Patients may not receive the correct dose.

What consumers should do

If patients have Valpam 5 from batch number CP218, blister strips should be inspected prior to use, in order to ensure that all of the tablets in a given blister are light yellow in colour and marked with ‘DZ 5’ on one side. This marking will only be visible if the tablet happens to be loaded into the blister facing upwards, which is normal for all blistered tablets. In the event no anomalies are found, the product may continue to be used as normal and no further action is necessary. In the unlikely event a blister is found to contain a white‐to‐off white tablet amongst the other yellow tablets, these blisters are affected and should not be used. Consumers are advised to return any unopened affected blisters to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

Further information is available from https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/valpam-5-diazepam-5-mg-tablets or from Arrow Pharma on 1800 941 148.

Traders who sold this product

Pharmacies

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Responsible regulator

Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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