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Eye drops recalled owing to out of specification result
The VMD has issued a product recall alert for Isathan 10mg/g eye drops suspension for dogs, cats and rabbits.

Manufacturer contacting veterinary surgeons and wholesalers 

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product recall alert for Isathan 10mg/g eye drops suspension for dogs, cats and rabbits, manufactured by Dechra Veterinary Products.


The VDM said the recall has been issued owing to an “out of specification result for particle size being found in routine stability testing”. 


The recall affects the following batch only:

A72346
Isathal 10 mg/g eye drops, suspension for dogs, cats and rabbits
Expires: March 2021
 
Dechra Veterinary Products is contacting veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

Further information can be obtained from Carol Morgan at Dechra Veterinary Products: carol.morgan@dechra.com.

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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