DDA issues notice to recall Levoflox-500 tablets with batch number BB-24001

Kathmandu, Jan 2: The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has released a notice concerning the recall of certain medicines from the market. The Department on Friday issued a notice to recall the drug Levoflox-500 tablets from the local market with batch number BB-24001. The Department has also urged all not to recommend, sell, distribute and use the drug of this specific batch number. 

Manufactured by Magnus Pharma Pvt. Ltd., this drug is used to prevent bacterial infections. 

The Department stated that the lab tests of the specific batch carried out at the National Drug Laboratory did not meet the quality standards.

The sale and distribution of these drugs have been suspended and they must be immediately recalled from the market. The records should be submitted to the department as per Section 14 of the Drug Act, 2035 BS, the Department has mentioned in the notice by informing the concerned industry and its representatives. (RSS)