Recall Alert
| DRAP Alert No | No I/S/03-25-34 |
| Action Date | 27th March, 2025. |
| Target Audience | – National Regulatory Field Force of DRAP and Provincial Drug Control Departments – Healthcare Professionals – Veterinarians – Farmers/consumers |
| Problem / Issue | Directorate of Drug Control (DDC) Punjab has informed Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan that the sample of below mentioned product has been reported as ‘Substandard’. |
Therapeutic Goods (s) Affected: –
| Product Names | Composition | Batch Details | Manufactured by |
|---|---|---|---|
Zaktyl-20 Injection For veterinary use only Reg. No. 052317 | Tylosin Tartrate 230mg/100ml | ZKA077 | M/s Zakfas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd. 12-Km, Bosan Road, Multan. |
| Risk Statement: | The use of substandard veterinary product can result in therapy failure, increasing the risk of complications and potentially contribute to the development of drug resistance |
| Action Initiated | – The regulatory field force of DRAP and Provincial Drug Control departments has been directed to immediately conduct market surveys for detection and removal of the mentioned batch of the product from the market. |
| Advice for Veterinarians | 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. -Please click here for further information on problem reporting to DRAP. |
| Advice for Farmers/ Consumers | Farmers/consumers should not use this product. They shall contact their veterinarians or healthcare provider(s) if the animal experienced any problem that may be related to using this product. |