Batch recall of two products of Apo-Amitriptyline tablets due to presence of impurity
The Department of Health (DH) today (October 18) endorsed a licensed drug wholesaler, Hind Wing Co Ltd, to recall a total of 14 batches of the following two products from the market as a precautionary measure due to the presence of impurity in the products.
Name of product |
Hong Kong registration number |
Batch number |
Apo-Amitriptyline Tablets 10mg |
HK-09273 |
RN6384 |
RR0266 |
RV1644 |
RW8597 |
TA6008 |
TF8585 |
TF8587 |
TF8589 |
Apo-Amitriptyline Tablets 25mg |
HK-09274 |
RM8130 |
RR0781 |
RV1656 |
RW8691 |
TA6062 |
TF8602 |
The DH received notification from Hind Wing that the overseas manufacturer of the products is recalling the above batches of Apo-amitriptyline tablets as they exceed or may exceed the accepted level of an impurity, N-Nitrosonortriptyline (NNORT). NNORT is classified as a probable human carcinogen based on results from laboratory tests. As a precautionary measure, Hind Wing is voluntarily recalling the affected batches of products from the market.
The above products, containing amitriptyline, are prescription medicines used for the treatment of depression. According to Hind Wing, the above batches of products had been imported into Hong Kong. The affected batches of products had been supplied to the DH clinics, pharmacies, private doctors, and private hospitals, and re-exported to Macao.
Hind Wing has set up a hotline (2541 5731) to answer related enquiries.
"So far, the DH has not received any adverse reaction reports in connection with the products. The DH will closely monitor the recall," a spokesman for the DH said.
"Patients who are taking the above products should not stop taking the medicine, but should seek advice from their healthcare professionals as soon as possible for appropriate arrangements," the spokesman added.
Batch recall of two products of Apo-Amitriptyline tablets due to presence of impurity Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Batch recall of two products of Apo-Amitriptyline tablets due to presence of impurity Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is now holding the Chinese New Year Lantern Display and the Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) to celebrate the spring lantern festival. The Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night will be held tomorrow (February 12) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, featuring a series of fabulous performances and activities. Members of the public are invited to join for free.
One of the highlights will be performances by the Guizhou Performance and Arts Group to showcase the diversity of Guizhou's culture and customs. There will be ethnic songs and dances of the Miao, Bouyei and Dong ethnic groups, as well as acrobatic performances and more. In addition, a "Diverse Guizhou" intangible cultural heritage market will display intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, silver jewelry and wax dyeing items, and a "Secret Views of Guizhou" photo exhibition will show humanistic, ecological and other aspects of Guizhou. Other performances and activities of the Gala Night include a cappella and break dance performances by local groups, and the popular lantern riddles.
The HKCC piazza is now lit up with dazzling lanterns to create a joyful ambience. Animal-shaped lanterns such as pandas, peacocks, meerkats and squirrels are on display. Another focus is a 6-metre ornate palace lantern adorned with peonies and magpies surrounded by sky lanterns, carp fish and lotus flower lanterns, and an exquisite "Glittering Fish・Lanterns with Abundant Blessings" lantern display made by local paper-crafting master Mo Cheuk Kei based on the style of traditional Chinese New Year paintings. The lanterns are illuminated from 6pm to 11pm.
Both the Chinese New Year Lantern Display and the Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival are part of the activities of the Spring Festival Gala 2025. For details about stage performances and activities, please refer to the event webpage at: www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cpo/lanterncarnival.html.
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival Gala Night to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow to celebrate spring lantern festival with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases