Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Max Healthcare Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules (Max Remedies Ltd)

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Max Healthcare Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules (Max Remedies Ltd)

Drug alert number:EL (23)A/37

Date issued: 27 September 2023

The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Max Healthcare Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules (Max Remedies Ltd)

Company name: Max Remedies Ltd

Product name: Max Healthcare Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules PL 31308/0004

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Paracetamol

Brief description of the problem

Max Remedies has identified an infrequent printing error relating to the Braille text printed on the cartons. Some characters may be incorrect leading to potential misinterpretation of the contents/strength of the product.

Specific examples of the types of error reported include:

Advice for healthcare professionals and retailers

We would advise that blind and/or partially sighted patients are instructed to follow the directions outlined in the PIL as normal and if there are concerns, they should consult with their carer, or alternatively contact Max Remedies. The quality of the capsules is not impacted by this defect and all written information on the packs is correct.

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Further Information

For medical information enquiries or stock control enquiries please email Gary.Elliott@ivcbrunel.co.uk or telephone 07720740832