PARACETAMOL EG, fever drug withdrawn from pharmacies: check brand and lots.

The Italian Medicines Agency (Aifa), has ordered the withdrawal has ordered the withdrawal of certain lots of the medicinal specialty PARACETAMOL from the company EG in the following packages: PARACETAMOL EG*16CPR 1000MG – AIC 041467111 Lots no. 2850023A exp. November 2017 and n. A6001 expires. July 2019 – PARACETAMOL EG*20CPR 500MG – AIC 041467034 Lots n. 1760001F expires. November 2018 and n. K6046 scad.

April 2021. The measure, points out Giovanni D’Agata, president of the “Sportello dei Diritti,” became necessary following the early warning notification and the declaration of non-compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practices of the production site, both issued by the Portuguese agency. PARACETAMOL EG is used in the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain and febrile states.

The lots in question will not be allowed to be used, and the EG company will have to ensure their withdrawal within 48 hours of receiving the order.