The Ministry of Health and Community Prevention issued a circular recalling the drug Jusprin(81mg) from all pharmacies and hospitals in the UAE.

The drug, made by Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, Julphar, did not meet the health standards and guidelines of the Gulf Cooperation Council for pharmaceuticals.

All packetsof the product must be returned to the supplier and taken off the shelves of pharmacies and medical establishments in the public and private sector.

Medical practitioners must refrain from prescribing or using the aforementioned product.

If you have used the drug andfelt adverse side effects, please contact the ministry at 04 2301448 or at their email pv@moh.gov.ae.

Jusprinis used to reducefever, mild to moderatepainfrom aheadache, menstrual periods,cold, toothache, or muscle ache.

It is also used to relieve pain associated with inflammation of joints caused by rheumatoidarthritisor long-lasting degeneration of joints caused byosteoarthritisas well asreduce the risk of a heart attack orstrokein patients who have a history of heart disease or stroke associated symptoms.

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