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MHRA Drug Alert

Some cartons of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules, manufactured by Crescent Pharma Limited, may contain blister strips of Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets. All packs of Ramipril 5 mg Capsule, Batch Number GR164099 are being recalled as a precautionary measure.

If you were prescribed Ramipril 5 mg Capsules and have received the impacted product batch (Batch Number GR164099) please check that the carton contains the correct medication. The batch number and expiry date information can be found on outer carton.

If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled and contain Amlodipine 5 mg tablets, contact your dispensing pharmacy in the first instance. If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled and contain Ramipril 5 mg Capsules, you do not need to take further action.

If you are unsure or have any questions, please seek advice from your pharmacy or other healthcare professionals responsible for your care.

If you have an impacted pack or previously received this batch, (where known) and you believe you have taken the Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets that were included in error and are currently experiencing any side effects, then please seek immediate medical advice.

Please take the leaflet that came with your medicine and any remaining tablets with you to your pharmacy or GP practice.

Both medications are used to treat high blood pressure, however because your body may not be used to a different type of medicine, your blood pressure may become lower than normal and you may experience dizziness as a result of taking amlodipine.

For reference the description of the products from the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) are as follows:

Ramipril 5 mg Capsules: Ramipril 5 mg Capsules are light grey and green gelatine capsules, marked with “R” on the cap and “5” on the body.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets: Amlodipine 5 mg tablets are white to off white, round, tablets with “5” debossed on one side and plain on the other side

See below images showing the different medicines and where to find the batch number of the product and the identification of the incorrect blister strip.

Ramipril 5 mg Capsules – Batch GR164099 Outer carton and BN/Exp Date information

Amlodipine 5mg Tablets – Batch GA094034 Incorrect blister strip