28/05/2026
** Medication recall alert**
Some cartons of Ramipril 2.5mg Capsules, manufactured by Crescent Pharma Limited, may contain blister strips of Ramipril 10 mg Capsules and are being recalled.
If you were prescribed ** Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules**, and received a Crescent pack with batch number ** GR155023**, please check the blister strips inside (the batch number and expiry date information can be found on outer carton).
If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled as Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules, you do not need to take further action and may continue to take the capsules.
If the carton contains a blister strip that is labelled as Ramipril 10 mg capsules, do NOT take the medicine, contact your pharmacy.
If you are unsure or have any questions, please get in contact with the pharmacy on Tel: 01261 812404 .
If you believe you have taken the Ramipril 10 mg Capsules and are currently experiencing any side effects such as feeling lightheaded, fainting being fatigued, then please seek immediate medical advice (Please take the leaflet that came with your medicine and any remaining capsules with you to your pharmacy or GP practice)
Both strengths are used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and kidney disease. Any possible impact of taking a higher dose of ramipril should be assessed by your healthcare professional to determine whether any examination or tests are needed.
For reference the description of the products are as follows:
Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules: Capsules are light grey and light green capsules, marked with “R” on the cap and “2.5” on the body.
Ramipril 10 mg Capsules: Capsules are light grey and dark green capsules, marked with “R” on the cap and “10” on the body.
