Benghazi – The Pharmacy and Medical Equipment Department of the Ministry of Health issued a warning. This warning concerns an eye preparation. The product is named VIGAMOX Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%. Its source is unknown. Correspondence was received from Benghazi Eye Hospital regarding its detection. The department clarified the product contains Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride as an active ingredient. It is suspected to be of unknown origin.
The department stated the product has batch number VEP91A. Its international registration number is 07613421008215. It is attributed to the company ALCON. The production date is January 2025. The expiration date is April 2027.
The Ministry urged all public and private health entities. They must immediately withdraw the product from circulation. It should not be dispensed or used in any form. Institutions are required to report any available quantities. The Ministry emphasized the immediate suspension of the product’s use. Dispensing any doses must be refrained from. This action reflects the Ministry’s commitment to patient safety. It also strengthens the pharmacovigilance system. The goal is to monitor medicines. This ensures compliance with drug safety standards.