Type of Product |
Medicine |
TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2016-RN-00335-1 |
Product Name/Description |
Betamin 100mg tablets (Thiamine Hydrochloride), Bottle of 100 Tablets
Batch Number: 124E001
Expiry Date: 02/2018
AUST R Number: 27460 |
Recall Action Level |
Consumer |
Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
Recall Action Commencement Date |
22/03/2016 |
Responsible Entity |
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Reason/Issue |
Sanofi-aventis is recalling the affected batch of Betamin Tablets (Thiamine Hydrochloride 100mg tablets). There is a possibility that some bottles of Betamin tablets may contain one or more Plavix/Iscover (Clopidogrel 75mg) tablets. There is a low risk of increased bleeding in patients already prescribed with Clopidogrel or interactions with other medications that impact bleeding time. |
Recall Action |
Recall |
Recall Action Instructions |
Sanofi is advising consumers that if they have a bottle of Betamin Tablets from batch 124E001, not to use it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. Pharmacies are advised to return affected stock to wholesalers. For more details, please see https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/betamin-100-mg-vitamin-b1-tablets . This action has been closed-out on 27/01/2017. |
Contact Information |
1800 152 416 - Sanofi Product Recall Team 1800 818 806 - Sanofi 24hour Medical Information |