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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.

Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia

While it is normal to feel tired after a long day at work or a heavy exercise session, when you’re anemic, you feel weary after shorter and shorter periods of exertion as your body’s cells become starved for oxygen. As anemia worsens, your body can experience visible physical changes – your skin become pale and your hair and nails brittle.

Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia18 which may include:

VERY FREQUENT

Paleness (45–50%)

Fatigue (44%)

Shortness of breath

Headache (63%)

FREQUENT

Hair loss (30%)

Inflammed tongue (27%)

Restless legs syndrome (24%)

Dry and rough skin

Dry and damaged hair

Cardiac murmur (10%)

Abnormal rapid heart rate (9%)

Neurocognitive dysfunction

Chest pain

Vertigo

RARE

Circulatory shock/advanced heart failure (2%)

Fainting (0-3%)

Spoon-shaped finger nails

Difficulty swallowing (<0-1%)

References:

18 Lopez, et al. Iron Deficiency Anaemia. www.thelancet.com Vol 387 February 27, 2016

ASC Reference No. P120P062521SS. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Supports Optimum Blood Health

With proper diet and exercise

Multi-vitamins + Minerals

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

Multivitamins + Iron + Calcium

Helps prevent iron and folate deficiency and moderate to severe iron deficiency anemia. With proper diet and exercise.Learn More

Iron + Folic acid

Helps in supplementation of iron and folic acid for anemia during growth period with proper diet.Learn More

Iron + Vitamin B Complex

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

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

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

Helps in supplementation of iron and folic acid for anemia during growth period with proper diet.Learn More

KIDS product

Iron + Vitamin B Complex

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