the Dafalgan, it is an essential of the medicine cabinet. This painkiller made from paracetamol is prescribed in case of fever, headache, flu-like symptoms, toothache, stiffness or in the event of painful periods. Unmissable in all seasons!
But’National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) has just announced the recall of batches of Dafalgan pediatric 3% (the oral solution for children produced by the UPSA SAS laboratory). The cause: a “risk of particulate contamination of packaging equipment”.
No risk of consumption
According to the Ansm, individuals are not affected. In fact, the agency has recalled the products concerned – Dafalgan® pediatric 3% oral solution + dosing system for 90 ml bottle “, CIP code (on the back) is” 34009 351 970 2 3 “with an expiration date is prior to or equal to October 2018 – from pharmacies and health establishments. The recall does not concern individuals, especially as the agency confirms the inexistence of risks. This measure was only taken as a preventive measure since no contamination could be demonstrated.
For more information, the National Medicines Safety Agency has set up two information numbers: 0810 410 500 (paying: 0.06 € per minute + the price of the call) or 01 58 83 84 96. Case to follow …
