Class 2 Medicines Recall – Action Within 48 hours – wholesaler, pharmacy and clinic level recall
Ref: EL(12)A/25
Zovirax suspension (aciclovir) 200mg/5ml
(manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline UK )
PL 00003/0202
| Batch number |
Expiry date |
Pack size |
First distributed |
| B07491 |
30/09/12 |
125ml |
24 June 2010 |
| B0820E |
31/05/13 |
125ml |
27 September 2010 |
| B0850G |
31/07/13 |
125ml |
6 September 2010 |
| B0880I |
30/09/13 |
125ml |
23 December 2010 |
| B4450L |
31/12/13 |
125ml |
1 March 2011 |
| B3371C |
31/03/14 |
125ml |
20 May 2011 |
| B5951D |
30/04/14 |
125ml |
14 July 2011 |
| B6691G |
31/07/14 |
125ml |
8 November 2011 |
| B2711F |
30/06/14 |
125ml |
19 October 2011 |
| B8361G |
31/07/14 |
125ml |
19 December 2011 |
| B1561L |
31/12/14 |
125ml |
19 January 2012 |
| B4312A |
31/01/15 |
125ml |
25 April 2012 |
| B0462C |
31/03/15 |
125ml |
13 June 2012 |
GlaxoSmithKline UK is recalling the above batches of Zovirax suspension (aciclovir) 200mg/5ml due to incorrect dosing instructions in section 3 of the patient information leaflet. The incorrect information advises patients to take half the recommended dose.
For medical information enquiries, contact GlaxoSmithKline UK medical information department on 0800 221441.
For stock return enquiries, contact your wholesaler or GlaxoSmithKline UK customer service team on 0800 221441.
