Class 4 Drug Alert (Caution in use only) Epilim 200 & 500mg And Sodium Valproate

Sanofi UK have been made aware of an unusual odour associated with the above batches of Epilim / Sodium Valproate Gastro-resistant tablets. The odour has variously been described as ‘fishy', ‘sweaty armpits' and ‘cannabis'. An investigation by Sanofi has identified the root cause as the aluminium foil used in the packaging of affected batches. No impact on the quality or efficacy of the tablets has been detected. Sanofi has now ceased using this foil supplier.

Please visit the: MHRA website for more details on this drug alert.

The affected products' details are as follows:

PIP CodeProduct DescriptionSupplierAffected Batches

0269803Epilim Ec Tab 200mgSanofi UKJ601
J602
J603
K1
K2
K3
K7

0173534Epilim Ec Tab 500mgSanofi UKJ602
J603
K1
K2

Alliance do not stockSodium Val Tab 200mgZentivaK1

Alliance do not stockSodium Val Tab 500mgZentivaJ601

For all enquiries about this matter, please contact Sanofi Medical Information on 0845 3727101 or email UK-medicalinformation@sanofi.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.

If you have any questions, then please contact your local Service Centre Customer Services team.