Recall Alert
| DRAP Alert No | No II/S/03-24-13 |
| Action Date | 13th March 2024 |
| Target Audience | · National Regulatory Field Force. · Pharmacists and Chemists at Distribution, Pharmacies and Medical Stores · Healthcare Professionals- Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurses at hospital and clinics etc. |
| Problem / Issue | Federal Government Analyst, CDL Karachi vide test report No. KQ-11-23-000155 dated 12-12-2023 has declared the subject mentioned product namely Barpon 100mg/5mL (Batch No. 202) as of substandard quality. |
Therapeutic Good(s) Affected: –
| Product Names | Composition | Batch No | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barpon 100mg/5mL Suspension Reg No.114785 | Ibuprofen | Batch No. 202 Mfg Dt: 07-2023 Exp.Dt: 06-2025 | M/s. JASM Pharmaceutical (Pvt.) Ltd., Risalpur. |
| Risk Statement: | Barpon Infusion contains Ibuprofen, a medicine used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever (high temperature). Administration of substandard products may lead to complications, as well as an increased risk of failure of therapy. The age-profile of patients is important and young patients especially are at risk. |
| Action Initiated | -The manufacturer has been directed to immediately recall the defective batch of above mentioned product from the market. All pharmacists and chemists working at distributions and pharmacies are hereby advised to immediately check their stocks and stop supplying this batch of product. The remaining stock should be quarantined and returned to the supplier/ company. The regulatory field force of DRAP and Provincial Health Departments are also informed regarding the matter and are directed to increase surveillance in the market to ensure the effective recall of defective products(s). -Distributors and pharmacies are advised to be vigilant and report any suspected batch of the product(s) in the supply chain to the DRAP using the online form, or through phone at +92 51 910 73 17, or by Email at gsms∂dra.gov.pk. -Regulatory field force of all federating units (DRAP, Provincial Health Departments, and States) has also increased the surveillance in the market to ensure the effective recall of defective product(s). |
| Advice for Healthcare Professionals | DRAP requests to enhance vigilance within the supply chains of institutions/pharmacies/healthcare facilities likely to be affected by this defective batch of the product. -Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with this product may be reported to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre(NPC), DRAP using the Adverse Event Reporting Form or online through this link. -Please click here for further information on problem reporting to DRAP. |
| Advice for Consumers | -Consumers should stop using this product bearing the affected batch number(s). They shall contact their physician or healthcare provider(s) if they have experienced any problem that may be related to using this product. -All therapeutic products must be obtained from authorized licensed pharmacies /outlets. Their authenticity and condition should be carefully checked. If you have any doubts, please seek advice from your pharmacist. |