Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18977 |
| Brand Name: | Epilim EC |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Modified release tablet 200 mg |
| Affected: | Batches L001 and L002 |
| Recalling Organisation: | Sanofi-Aventis New Zealand Limited Level 8 56 Cawley Street Ellerslie AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 283 684 |
| Manufacturer: | Sanofi India Limited |
| Issue: | When removed from blister some tablets were found to be faulty in appearance and described as "gooey", "soft", "mushy" or "disintegrating" and also giving off an unpleasant odour. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Retail |
| Date Commenced: | 20/10/2015 |
