Class 4 Drug Caution in use - AMOXICILLIN SF SOLN 500MG/5ML

Brown & Burk UK Limited would like to notify you of an error regarding specific batches of Amoxicillin 500 mg/ 5 ml Powder for oral suspension, sold and distributed in the UK. The product information incorrectly states the quantity of the excipient sodium benzoate. The actual quantity of sodium benzoate is 3.75mg/5ml. On the PIL it is incorrectly reported as 7.5mg/5ml and in the SmPC it is 15mg/5ml (1.5mg/ml)

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-amoxicillin-500-mg-slash-5-ml-powder-for-oral-suspension-pl-25298-slash-0248-el-21-a-slash-18?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=f29a9822-cac1-4ec1-b4d9-743ca644267c&utm_content=immediately   

This may have been supplied by AHDL. Unfortunately we are not providing specific batch information you will  be required to follow the instructions as per the drug alert.

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.

For more information, medical information queries please contact:

Email: pv@bbukltd.com

For stock enquiries please contact:

Email: customercare@bbukltd.com

Tel: 0203 384 7188.