FDA warns: Davie PharmaTech products are unsafe to use.
'15.08.2017'
Source: Miami Herald
For the second time in the last 10 months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that Davie PharmaTech liquid medicines are unsafe to use. He writes about it Miami Herald.
Last October, the FDA discovered Burkholderia cepacia in the water system Pharmatechused to produce liquid medicines. Both the FDA and the CDC have indicated Pharmatech as a flash source Burkholderia cepacia.
Three pharmaceutical companies issued documents with advice on how to protect themselves from infection after detection Burkholderia cepacia in preparations Davie PharmaTech.
In addition, two drugs, in particular laxatives Rugby laboratories were withdrawn from retail sales, as they may have been infected.
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted laboratory tests of a liquid preparation Pharmatech and revealed a strain of bacteria Burkholderia cepaciaassociated with recent patient infections. Therefore, the FDA recommends that healthcare professionals ensure that patients do not use liquid medications. Pharmatech", - wrote the FDA.
CDC describes Burkholderia cepacia as an antibiotic-resistant bacteria complex found in soil and water.
«Burkholderia cepacia poses a small medical risk to healthy people, ”writes the CDC.
"However, people who have certain health problems and weakened immunity, as well as chronic lung diseases, especially cystic fibrosis, may be more susceptible to infections with Burkholderia cepacia. Burkholderia cepacia - a known cause of infections in hospitalized patients. "
The list of drugs to be treated with caution includes 22 names. Especially carefully you need to assign a multivitamin supplement for babies and toddlers in syrup with vitamin D.
The largest pharmaceuticals reminded about the drug Certa Vite Liquid, Poly Vita Drops, drops Poly vita with iron, drops of iron, drops D-vitadroplets Tri-vita and senna syrup.
FDA warns: "It is difficult to determine the manufacturer, because these liquid products are not labeled Pharmatech. The FDA advises medical facilities and pharmacies that think they may have liquid medications. Pharmatech, especially oral liquid drugs, to check with their suppliers and identify the manufacturer. ”
Customers with questions can call: 800-200-6313, Monday through Thursday from 8: 00 to 19: 00 and from Friday from 8: 00 to 17: 00.
Anyone who has questions can also call customer support. Rugby Laboratories / Major Pharmaceuticals by phone: 800-645-2158 from Monday to Friday from 8: 00 to 20: 00.
