PRA number
2017/16084
Published date
Product description
Apotex-Pantoprazole 40mg tablets belong to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). PPIs work by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach makes, to give relief from the symptoms of ulcers, reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and allowing healing to take place.
AUST R 156340
Batch number F4442
Expiry date 10/2018
AUST R 156340
Batch number F4442
Expiry date 10/2018
Reasons the product is recalled
This medicine may have been dispensed with missing blister sheets.
The hazards to consumers
Affected packs may not contain the correct number of tablets.
What consumers should do
If you or someone you provide care for takes Apotex-Pantoprazole 40mg tablets, please check the batch number (displayed on the packs and blister sheets) to see if it is affected by this recall.
If you have a pack that has been affected by this issue, return any unused medicine to your pharmacy for a refund. If there are no anomalies with your product, you can choose to continue using it as normal.
If you have any other questions or concerns about this issue, talk to your health professional.
If you have a pack that has been affected by this issue, return any unused medicine to your pharmacy for a refund. If there are no anomalies with your product, you can choose to continue using it as normal.
If you have any other questions or concerns about this issue, talk to your health professional.
Supplier
Apotex Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.