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Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
This is guidance on the safe use of ultrasound gel to reduce risk of transmission of infection during ultrasound and related procedures.
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
Thousands of counterfeit or unbranded copies of LifeVac anti-choking devices are being sold across the UK. The public is reminded to check their product carefully against the images in MHRA guidance to identify whether it is a counterfeit.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
MHRA tells patients and healthcare professionals to stop using affected gels and retailers told to withdraw affected products.
We want to remind healthcare professionals that use of systemic (oral and injectable) NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac is contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy).
Medicines have been taken out of the regulated medicines’ supply chain during distribution. The products have been parallel imported into the UK by B & S Healthcare from Italy and have been re-labelled in B & S Healthcare livery.
People who use emollient creams to treat dry and itchy skin conditions are being warned that residue can build up on fabrics, such as clothing or bedding, and cause them to catch fire more easily.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) took part in the annual global coordinated operation to tackle the illegal online sale of medicines and medical devices.
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