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Important Announcement: We are initiating a voluntary recall of Sangobion® Kids 100 ml (Iron + Vitamin B-Complex) in the Philippines. All batches of this product are covered by this voluntary recall.



Sangobion® Kids 100 ml is indicated for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in children, latent insufficiency of iron and vitamin B during the growth period and iron deficiency after loss of blood. It is also used as a supplement during conditions of chronic illnesses and during convalescence.

The voluntary recall is limited to Sangobion® Kids 100 ml sold in the Philippines. Sangobion® Kids sold in other countries is not impacted by this recall. No other Sangobion® product sold in the Philippines or other countries is impacted.

What should I do?

If you have purchased Sangobion® Kids 100 ml in the Philippines, we advise you to discontinue using the product. You may contact P&G Consumer Care at https://sangobion.com.ph/contactus or by scanning the QR code below for guidance on return and refund of the product.

Retailers and pharmacies are requested to stop distribution, sale and use of the product and contact your authorized distributor’s representatives for the return of remaining stocks. Healthcare professionals are also requested to stop distributing sales samples and return remaining stocks to their P&G sales representatives. For any additional questions, you may contact us at 88943955 (Metro Manila) or 1800 1888 8008 (Outside Metro Manila).

Why are you doing a voluntary recall of this product?

We are taking this precautionary measure, in consultation with the Philippine FDA (Food and Drug Administration), upon learning of the potential presence of ethylene glycol above the allowable limits in a raw material. Though the issue only impacted some batches, we are recalling all batches out of an abundance of caution.

What are the risks?

Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our consumers and the quality of our products. The potential presence of ethylene glycol in the product may result in adverse drug reactions. That is why even though our inspections and tests are still on-going, we have decided to proactively recall all batches still in circulation to ensure our consumers only get products that meet P&G’s quality promise.

If your child has consumed the product and experienced adverse reaction including the following: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, altered mental state, symptoms of acute kidney injury like inability to pass or reduced urine, or lower back pain, or additional symptoms of irritability, lethargy, pale appearance, decreased muscle tone, and loss of appetite in younger kids, please contact the National Poison Management and Control Center at (02) 85241078 and seek urgent medical attention and please report to the FDA: www.fda.gov.ph or at the P&G Consumer Care contacts above.

As one of the leading consumer health companies in the world, P&G will always comply with the law and regulations where our business operates. We continue to work with the FDA, our customers, and consumers in taking the necessary actions on this matter.

P&G sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused to our customers and consumers.

The Main Health Benefits of Iron

BLOOD PRODUCTION

BLOOD PRODUCTION

The main health benefit of iron is the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells.2 Hemoglobin is the principal carrier of oxygen throughout the body and gives the dark red color to blood.

ENERGY

One of the health benefits of iron is directly tied to its ability to help the body's cells make energy. It also helps with the metabolic enzymatic processes that the body carries out to metabolise proteins and absorb nutrients from food. This is why iron deficiency can cause fatigue or tiredness.

ENERGY
BRAIN FUNCTION

BRAIN FUNCTION

Our brain uses approximately 20% of the oxygen in our bloodstream. Iron is critical to the transport of oxygen in our blood making it very important for brain health. When iron levels in the blood drop, mental concentration and attentiveness is affected.

MUSCLE FUNCTION

Iron is a vital element for muscle strength and is found in myoglobin, a muscle protein. Myoglobin carries oxygen from hemoglobin and diffuses it throughout muscle cells. This is required for contraction of muscles.

MUSCLE FUNCTION
IMMUNITY

IMMUNITY

Iron plays a key role in the effectiveness of our bodies immune response to fight infections.3 It also promotes hemoglobin which provides oxygen to damaged cells, tissues, and organs.

Without iron, the healing process cannot start.

HEALTHY PREGNANCY

Not only does a mother-to-be require iron, but she also needs to meet the needs of the fetus and placenta. According to World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency during a pregnancy can increase the risk of maternal and infant mortality, premature birth and low birthweight.

HEALTHY PREGNANCY

REFERENCES:

  • 2 National Heart, Lungs and Blood Institute, Iron-deficiency Anemia. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia

  • 3 Cherayil, B. The role of iron in the immune response to bacterial infection. Immunol Res. 2011 May; 50(1):1-9, doi:10.1007/s12026-010-8199-1.

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For IDA in children, helps correct latent insufficiencies of iron and of the 8-vitamins (those contained in the product) during the growth period. For ID after loss of blood, in chronic illnesses and during convalescence with proper diet and exercise.Learn More
IRON+ product

Multi-vitamins + Minerals

IRON+ product card logo
Helps prevent IDA/anemia during pregnancy, growth, convalescence and senility; megaloblastic and macrocytic hyperchromic anemia: alimentary anemia. As prophylaxis against anemia in blood donors. With proper diet and exercise.Learn More
FORTE product

Multivitamins + Iron + Calcium

FORTE product card logo
Helps prevent iron and folate deficiency and moderate to severe iron deficiency anemia. With proper diet and exercise.Learn More
BABY product

Iron + Folic acid

BABY product card logo
Helps in supplementation of iron and folic acid for anemia during growth period with proper diet.Learn More
KIDS product

Iron + Vitamin B Complex

KIDS product card logo
For IDA in children, helps correct latent insufficiencies of iron and of the 8-vitamins (those contained in the product) during the growth period. For ID after loss of blood, in chronic illnesses and during convalescence with proper diet and exercise.Learn More

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. ASC Reference No.: P170P062921SS