Urgent Recall of Ramipril Capsules Due to Packaging Error
Certain people taking ramipril for blood pressure told 'check for symptoms' after error
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Patients using ramipril for blood pressure management are advised to check their medication after a packaging error potentially exposed some to a higher dose. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has identified a batch of 2.5mg capsules mistakenly containing 10mg capsules, urging users to verify their prescriptions and report any side effects.
- 01Approximately 35 million prescriptions for ramipril are issued annually in England.
- 02The affected batch is identified as GR155023, with users advised to check their packaging.
- 03Symptoms of potential overdose include lightheadedness, fainting, and altered kidney function.
- 04This recall follows a previous incident in April involving a different packaging error.
- 05Patients are encouraged to report any adverse reactions through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
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Patients prescribed ramipril, a medication for high blood pressure, have been warned to verify their prescriptions following a packaging error by Crescent Pharma Limited. Affected individuals may have received 10mg capsules mistakenly packaged as 2.5mg. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has identified batch number GR155023 as the source of the error, urging users to check their medication's strength against the packaging. Symptoms of potential overdose include feeling lightheaded, fainting, or changes in kidney function, which can be serious for vulnerable patients. Those with the affected batch are advised not to take the medication and to consult their pharmacy. The MHRA has also issued instructions for healthcare professionals to halt distribution of the impacted batch and return remaining stock. This recall follows a similar incident in April involving a different batch of ramipril, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding packaging accuracy.
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Patients taking ramipril may be at risk of overdose, necessitating immediate checks on their medication.
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