Abu Dhabi: The UAE health authorities have warned against taking medication prescribed for patients suffering from acidity and indigestion, due to non-compliance with the required quality standards.
Health Ministry and Prevention Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health and Licensing Dr Amine Hussein Amiri issued a circular, withdrawing Sodium Bicarbonate 325mg tablets, which is produced by Alfa Vitamin company.
The ministry restricted the ban to Sodium Bicarbonate 325mg tablets (product numbers 28829 and 28830), calling on medical zones, public and private hospitals and pharmacies to take them off shelves.