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108. Recall Alert (Veterinary Drug Product) – Melovetz 10 Injection (Batch # 2599063)

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VETERINARY DRUG PRODUCTS DECLARED SUBSTANDARD BY CENTRAL DRUGS LABORATORY, KARACHI.

DRAP Alert NoNo I/S/11-25-108
Action Date12 November, 2025.
Target Audience·         National Regulatory Field Force of DRAP and Provincial Drug Control Departments.
·         Healthcare Professionals-Veterinarians
·         Farmers/consumers
Problem / Issue Central Drugs Laboratory Karachi informed that the sample of below mentioned Veterinary product has been declared as ‘Substandard’.

Therapeutic Goods (s) Affected: –

S#Product DetailsBatch #Manufacturer detailsRemarks
1.Melovetz 10 Injection  Each 100 ml Contains:
Meloxicam (B.P) ……. 10mg (Reg # 102021)		2599063M/s Vetz Pharmaceutical (Pvt) Ltd. Plot No. Q-1 SITE Kotri Sindh (DML # 000813)Sample is Sub-Standard on the basis “Sterility test”.
Risk Statement:Use of a non-sterile injectable veterinary preparation may cause local abscesses, septicemia, or systemic infections in treated livestock, leading to reduced productivity, illness, or death in affected animals. Such contamination also poses an indirect public health risk through the potential presence of harmful microorganisms or residues in milk and meat intended for human consumption. Therefore, the affected batch poses a significant risk to animal and public health and requires immediate recall and segregation from all levels of the supply chain.
Action Initiated– The regulatory field force of DRAP and Provincial Drug Control departments has been directed to immediately conduct market surveys for detection and removal of these products from the market.

– All pharmacists and chemists working at distributors and pharmacies should immediately check their stocks and stop supplying these products. The remaining stocks should be quarantined and returned to the supplier/company.

–Distributors and pharmacies are advised to be vigilant and report any suspected batch of the product(s) in the supply chain to the DRAP using the online form, or by Email at gsms∂dra.gov.pk.

–Regulatory field force of all federating units (DRAP, Provincial Health Departments, and States) has also increased the surveillance in the market to ensure the effective recall of defective product(s).
Advice for VeterinarianThis alert applies strictly to the specific batch listed above and does not apply to other batches of the same product. Veterinarians are therefore advised not to prescribe, administer, or stock these identified batch under any circumstances.
Advice for Farmers and Livestock OwnersFarmers and livestock owners are advised not to use the affected batch of Melovetz 10 Injection (Batch No. 2599063) on their animals. Use of a non-sterile veterinary injection may cause swelling, abscess formation, fever, or serious infection in treated livestock. If any animals have recently been injected with this product and show unusual signs of illness, weakness, or loss of appetite, discontinue use immediately and consult a qualified veterinarian.
The remaining stock of the affected batch should be returned to the supplier, distributor, or local veterinary office. Farmers are further advised to purchase veterinary medicines only from authorized sources, ensure that the packaging carries valid registration and batch details, and always check the expiry date and product integrity before use. Proper recordkeeping of veterinary products and prompt reporting of any suspected quality issues to the Provincial Livestock Department or DRAP are strongly encouraged to protect animal and public health.