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Benin recalls several CROISCARD-E batches over non-compliant caps

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The Benin Agency for Medicines and Other Health Products has ordered the withdrawal of several batches of CROISCARD-E 250MG/125IU, a 150 ml bottle of oral suspension, because of non-compliant caps. Pharmaceutical establishments and health facilities must return the boxes to wholesale distributors, according to the ABMed note signed in Cotonou.

The Benin Agency for Medicines and Other Health Products (ABMed) has ordered the recall of several batches of CROISCARD-E 250 mg/125 IU, a calcium and vitamin D3 oral suspension manufactured by Laboratoire MSLAB, because of non-compliant plastic caps. The health alert was signed in Cotonou by ABMed’s director general.

The agency has asked pharmaceutical establishments and health facilities to immediately remove the affected batches from their stocks and return the boxes to wholesale distributors. The measure aims to protect consumers.

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