Warning issued over common blood pressure drug after labelling error
Urgent safety warning over commonly taken drug
- A batch of the high blood pressure drug Lercanidipine has been mislabelled, stating 10mg when it actually contains 20mg.
- The affected batch number is MD4L07, expiring January 2028.
- Patients are urged to check their medication and contact their doctor or pharmacist if they have the affected batch.
- As a temporary measure, patients prescribed 10mg can take half a 20mg tablet.
- Taking too much Lercanidipine can cause heart irregularities, dizziness, and sleepiness.