Jurnista Hydromorphone Hydrochloride 8 mg Prolonged Release Tablet Blister Pack
Published 20 February 2019
Product
Jurnista hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 mg prolonged release 14 tablet blister pack AUST R: 141508 Product Number: AN412056 Batch Number: IALS400 Expiry date: Dec 2019 Jurnista is prescribed for patients with chronic, constant pain that is moderate to severe and expected to be long-lasting. It can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Why it was recalled
A manufacturing issue with some blister packs has resulted in damage to the outer coating of some tablets.
Hazard
Damage to the outer coating of the tablets may affect the release rate or dosage of the medicine.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.