Cough syrup recalled over mould fears
Eight own-brand medicines have been affected
Last updated 20th Jun 2018
Eight different brands of cough syrup have been recalled over fears they contain mould.
Parents are being urged the check bottles of some own-brand children's blackcurrant cough syrup to see if they need a replacement.
One of the ingredients in the medicines has been identified as a potential mould risk.
That means it could allow mould to grow.
The Government is stressing the risk is low, and that it is unlikely to make a child unwell or cause a reaction. They say they arre recalling the products as a precaution.
Dr Sam Atkinson, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's (MHRA) Director of the Inspection, Enforcement and Standards Division said:
"Check if you have any of the listed cough syrups and if you do, please don't use them. Take them back to where you bought them from.
"The mould is not always bisible, so return any of the affected cough syrup bottles, even if it looks okay to use.
"If your child has recently taken one of these cough syrups, and, in the unlikely event that they have become unwell or had a reaction, please speak to your GP, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
"Our highest priority is making sure the medicines you and your family take are safe. This is why, even though there is a low risk of a reaction, we have asked the company to carry out this recall and why we want people to check their medicine cabinets."
"We encourage anyone to report any suspected side effects to us via our Yellow Card Scheme."As with any medicine, we strongly encourage anyone to report any suspected side effects to us via our Yellow Card Scheme."