The Department of Health has endorsed Ashford Pharmaceuticals' recall of all batches of Allerex Eye Drops (registration number: HK-54384) and Optodexine Eye Drops (registration number: HK-54304) due to potential contamination.
The Macau manufacturer is recalling both products from the market globally as the producer of one of the ingredients was found to have violated the Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, and there is possible cross-contamination of raw materials.
According to the distributor, both products have been supplied to local private hospitals, medical practitioners and pharmacies, while Allerex Eye Drops have also been supplied to Department of Health clinics.
The department said it will monitor the recall, and the supplier has set up an enquiry hotline, 2976 9949.
