09/03/2026
MEDICINE RECALL
Background
Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site. Crescent Pharma Limited has received one complaint to date, where it has been identified that a pack of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules (Batch Number GR164099) contains blister strips of Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets inside the sealed carton. Both products were manufactured at the same manufacturing site and the error appears to have occurred during secondary packaging of the blister strips into the cartons. Please note this is a Class 2 Patient, Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall.
Affected Lot Batch Numbers
Batch No. Expiry Date Pack Size First Distributed
GR164099 10/2026 28 06 June 2025
Advice to Patients:
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.
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.