ANOTHER batch of a common blood pressure medication pill has been urgently recalled over a packaging error.
Health officials raised the alarm after a manufacturing mix-up involving a batch of Ramipril capsules.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has told pharmacists to stop supplying the affected packs.
The recall affects one batch of Ramipril 10mg capsules made by Crescent Pharma Limited.
Officials say some labelled as 10mg may actually contain blister strips of a lower 5mg dose.
The issue came to light after a patient complained when they spotted the wrong strength tablets inside a sealed box.
Investigators found that one blister pack of 5mg capsules had been placed inside packaging meant for 10mg tablets.
Dr Alison Cave, MHRA Chief Safety Officer, said: “If you take Ramipril 10mg, check the packaging for batch number GR174091.
“The batch number and expiry date information can be found on the outer carton.
“If you have received this batch, check that the medication name on the carton matches the blister strips inside.
“If the 10 mg carton of Ramipril contains blister strips that are labelled as Ramipril 5mg capsules, contact your dispensing pharmacy.
“If the carton contains blister strips that are correctly labelled as Ramipril 10mg capsules, you do not need to take further action.”
Both versions of the medication were made at the same site, with the error believed to have happened during the final packaging stage.
Despite the scare, experts say the risk to patients is very low if the lower dose has been taken for a short period.
Patients who think they may have been affected are urged to seek advice from their pharmacist or GP.
Both strengths of Ramipril are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and kidney disease.
The recall affects one batch of Ramipril 10mg capsules Credit: Getty
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