MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: MOVICOL Plain 13.7g powder for oral solution (Norgine Limited)
MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: MOVICOL Plain 13.7g powder for oral solution (Norgine Limited)
Drug Alert Number: EL(26)A/41
Date issued: 5 October 2026
Norgine Limited is recalling specific batches of product as a precautionary measure due to some units containing the incorrect amounts of active ingredients.
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Norgine Limited
Medicine Details
Product name: MOVICOL Plain 13.7g powder for oral solution (PL: 20142/0004).
Active ingredient: macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium chloride
SNOMED code: 11588511000001108
GTIN: 05012748615328
Affected Lot Batch Numbers
| Batch number | Expiry date | Pack size | First distributed |
| 487069 | 28/02/2029 | 30 | 05/06/2026 |
| 474919 | 31/08/2028 | 30 | 07/11/2025 |
Background
Norgine Limited is recalling the above batches of product as a precautionary measure due to some units containing the incorrect amounts of active ingredients.
Advice for Healthcare Professionals
Stop supplying the above batch immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
View the full alert here.
Advice for Patients
No further action is required by patients as this recall is being undertaken at retail and wholesaler levels.
The recall is being undertaken out of an abundance of caution, patients in possession of this batch of product may continue to take this medicine.
Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Additional information
For all medical information enquiries and information on this product, please email MedInfo@norgine.com, or telephone +44 (0) 1895 826606.
For stock control enquiries please email UKIsupport@norgine.com, or telephone +44 (0) 1895 826600.
