Class 2 Medicines Recall: Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd (specials manufacturer MS 32515), KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution, EL(26)A/09

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Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Veriton Pharma Ltd are recalling all batches of KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution due to out of specification stability results.

DMRC Number: DMRC-38487919

Company name:Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd (specials manufacturer MS 32515)

Product description: KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution - Licence: MS 32515, SNOMED code: N/A, GTIN: 5060191450331

Details of the affected batches:

Batch No.Expiry DatePack SizeFirst Distributed
1743Mar 2026200ml05/11/2024
1744Mar 2026200ml12/11/2024
1787Jun 2026200ml04/02/2025
1788Jun 2026200ml21/02/2025
1852Dec 2026200ml22/04/2025
1853Dec 2026200ml27/06/2025
1955Jun 2027200ml02/09/2025
1956Jun 2027200ml05/11/2025
1992Sep 2027200ml14/12/2025
1993Sep 2027200ml05/02/2026

Background information: 

Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd (specials manufacturer MS 32515) and Veriton Pharma Ltd are recalling all batches of KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution within expiry due to confirmed out of specification results from annual stability testing relating to product appearance and total impurities.

Advice to Healthcare Professionals: 

Stop supplying the above batches immediately. Quarantine all stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

Advice to Patients: 

No action is required by patients, the recall is at the wholesaler and pharmacy level.

The recall is being undertaken out of an abundance of caution, patients using this medication may continue to do so. No adverse reactions have been reported from patients using this product. Patients or carers who have concerns about their medication should speak to their healthcare professional in the first instance.

Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

Company contacts for further information: 

For medical information enquiries on this product, email centralmedicalinformation@veritonpharma.com or telephone +44 (0)1932 690325. 

For stock control enquiries, email orders@veritonpharma.com or telephone +44 (0)1932 690325.

To access the full recall/alert: Class 2 Medicines Recall: Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd (specials manufacturer MS 32515), KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution, EL(26)A/09