Punjab Recalls Commonly-Used Allergy Medicine
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Health authorities in Punjab have issued an alert regarding a potentially unsafe batch of allergy medicine known as Hirazine 10mg. Laboratory tests conducted by the Punjab Drug Testing Laboratory revealed that the batch, identified as HZT214, did not meet safety standards. This specific batch contains cetirizine dihydrochloride, a widely-used antihistamine.
As a result, the Punjab Drug Control Directorate and the Provincial Quality Control Board have ordered the immediate removal of HZT214 from the market. The batch has a December 2027 expiry date. Health officials are urging patients and the public to cease using the affected batch immediately, emphasizing the potential health risks it may pose.
Pharmacies, medical stores, and hospitals have been instructed to halt the sale of this batch and report any remaining stock to the appropriate drug inspector. The manufacturer has been requested to recall all medicines from HZT214 and provide a comprehensive report to the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan.
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