Product description

Stemetil (prochlorperazine maleate) 5mg tablets

AUST R 27564

Stemetil is used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness due to various causes, including migraine (severe headache).

Batch number 16N0060
Expiry date 06/2018

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Reason 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 Stemetil 5mg 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 or contact Sanofi-Aventis Medical Information on 1800 818 806.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Sanofi-Aventis Australia

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2017/16098 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.