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Reference:
Drug alert no 25/2012
Date Published:
22 August 2012
   
Title:
Drug alert class 4 no 25: immediate [ GlaxoSmithKline UK - Zovirax Suspension 200mg/5ml (Aciclovir)]
   
URL:
   
Description:
GlaxoSmithKline UK are recalling multiple batches of 125ml bottles of the above product. This is due to incorrect dosing instructions in section 3 of the patient information leaflet advising patients to take half the recommended dose.
   
Keywords:
NHS; SCOTLAND; DRUGS; SAFETY; RISKS; PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY; DRUG THERAPY; PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
   
Organisation:
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
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Contact Name:
Irene Fazakerley

Address:

Pharmacy and Medicines Division, Health and Healthcare Improvement Directorate, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG.
Email:
Tel:
0131-244 2528

 

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