The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority wishes to inform the public of a recall of one (1) batch of Flumed Syrup, a product registered with BoMRA and manufactured by Varichem Pharmaceuticals (PVT) LTD, Zimbabwe.
| PRODUCT NAME | BATCH NUMBER | PACK SIZE | DATE OF MANUFACTURE | EXPIRY DATE |
| Flumed (Paracetamol 120mg, Phenylephrine HCL 2.5mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 2.0mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.5mg/5ml) syrup | 260180 | 100ml | 03/2026 | 02/28 |
Reason for recall : Crystallisation observed in the affected product
What members of the public should do
Members of the public who are in possession of the above-mentioned batch are advised to:
- Stop using the affected product immediately.
- Return the affected product to the pharmacy, health facility or point of purchase from which it was obtained, and follow the instructions provided by the supplier regarding its return or replacement.
Reporting of adverse drug reactions
Healthcare professionals and members of the public are encouraged to report any suspected adverse
drug reactions to BoMRA.
Reports may be submitted through the available adverse drug reaction reporting platforms, including:
- Email: reportadr@bomra.co.bw
- Med Safety App, available for download from Google Play and the AppStore.
BoMRA advises members of the public to take this recall seriously and to cooperate with the recall process to ensure the protection of public health.
For further information or clarification, please contact the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority Phone: +2673731720 | Email: info@bomra.co.bw