Fairmed Healthcare GmbH has informed us of a discrepancy on the product packaging for the specific batches. The discrepancy relates to the incorrect spelling of one of the active pharmaceutical ingredients printed on one side (end flap) of the packs in error. The incorrect end flap states that the active pharmaceutical ingredient is ‘carbiopa’ instead of ‘carbidopa’, (see Annex 1 in the attached PDF). The other product details on the pack including the name, strength and pharmaceutical form of the medicine are correct on all other sides of the carton. 

Healthcare professionals are advised to exercise caution when dispensing the product. There is no risk to product quality as a result of this issue, therefore the associated batches are not being recalled at this time.

Full details of the drug alert are in the attached PDF file. Please forward to listed recipients. This information is also published on the MHRA website https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts