S-Prazo: Government Recalls Stomach Ulcers Tablets Over Mix-Up

• Pharmacy and Poisons Board CEO Fred Siyoi said S-Prazo tablets Bach No SPZ-302 has been recalled following a market complaint
• The now-recalled product is used to prevent NSAID-associated gastric ulcers, eradicate H. pylori, and manage conditions with excessive gastric acid secretion
• The board has urged all healthcare professionals and patients to stop the distribution, issuance, and use of the product

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has issued an urgent voluntary recall of S-PRAZO (Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules 40mg) Batch No SPZ-302, manufactured by Laborate Pharmaceutical India Limited.

According to board's CEO Fred Siyoi, the recall was prompted by a market complaint reporting a mixup, where Donystatin tablet blisters were found in some secondary packets, specifically two different blister strips within one outer carton.

"The product is being recalled following a market complaint regarding a mix-up of blister strips; some boxes were found to contain two different blister strips, that is S-Prazo capsules and Donystatin tablets within the same outer carton," said Siyoi.

What do S-Prazo, Donystatin treat?

S-PRAZO, a proton pump inhibitor, is used to treat GERD, prevent NSAID-associated gastric ulcers, eradicate H. pylori, and manage conditions with excessive gastric acid secretion.

In contrast, Donystatin is an antifungal used for treating various infections caused by Candida species.

What to do with S-Prazo?

Healthcare professionals are advised to immediately quarantine all remaining stock of the affected batch and cease any further distribution, sale, or use.

They should await instructions from Harleys Limited, the distributor of S-Prazo, to arrange the return of the product.

Patients and the public in possession of this batch are also urged to return it promptly to the nearest healthcare facility.

"The board advises all pharmaceutical outlets, healthcare facilities, and professionals, and members of the public to stop further distribution, sale, issuing, or use of the product batch and return it to a healthcare facility or respective suppliers," added Siyoi.

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WHO's director-general stated that a coordinated international response is crucial for stopping the outbreak and saving lives.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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