Class 2 recall-Synalar 30g & 60g gel

It has been identified that the batches of Synalar Gel 30g and 60g listed in this notification contain a residual solvent (benzene) at a level exceeding the ICH limit of 2ppm. Reig Jofre UK are recalling the batches as a precautionary measure. This recall is at the pharmacy and wholesaler level.

MHRA drug alert link https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-synalar-gel-30g-synalar-gel-60g-fluocinoline-acetonide-0-dot-025-percent-reig-jofre-uk-el-25-a-slash-16?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6cd7db97-6cc0-4a89-b429-009bf1866ec6&utm_content=immediately

MHRA ref:DMRC-35165402

Further Information

For medical information enquiries please contact Reig Jofre UK Medical Information on 0330 1359 434 or by email MedInfoUK@reigjofre.com.

Please return all affected stock to your original supplier for credit. Unfortunately, we can only accept stock purchased from us (Alliance Healthcare Distribution Limited). Any other stock will be returned to your stores/Pharmacies.

Please note that anything not returned to us, or notified to us, within 3 months of this notification, cannot be reimbursed by way of a credit.