Ramipril capsules precautionary recall
- Healthwatch Somerset
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
After a packing error the government have announced a precautionary recall of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a precautionary safety recall for one batch of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules.
A packaging error means some boxes might contain a much higher dose (10mg capsules) instead of the 2.5mg dose.
Check Your Medicine Box
If you take this medication, look at the outer cardboard box right away.
Batch number to look for: GR155023.
What to do next: If you have this batch, open the box and look at the foil blister strips inside.
What Action to Take
If the strips say 10mg: Do not take the medicine. Take the box and the patient leaflet straight back to your dispensing pharmacy for a safe replacement.
If the strips say 2.5mg: You do not need to do anything. Your medicine is safe and you can keep taking it as normal.
Please see MHRA’s Class 2 recall for further information and images of the affected product: Class 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules, EL(26)A/25 - GOV.UK
What to Look Out For
If you think you have accidentally taken a 10mg capsule from an affected pack, watch out for these symptoms:
Feeling lightheaded or dizzy.
Fainting.
Feeling unusually tired or fatigued.
Important Safety Notice
If you feel unwell or suspect you took the wrong dose, seek medical advice from your GP or call NHS 111 immediately.
Do not stop taking your blood pressure medication without speaking to a healthcare professional first.
Please double-check the physical label on your medication box to confirm the batch number before taking any action.
If you suspect you have experienced side effects, you can also report them directly via the official UK MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
