Sterling Pharmaceuticals recalls KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution over failed stability test results
Annual stability testing gave confirmed out of specification results for product appearance and total impurities, so all batches within expiry are being recalled, though no adverse reactions have been reported.
What to do
Wholesalers and pharmacies must stop supplying these batches immediately, quarantine all stock and return it to their supplier using the supplier's approved process. Patients need take no action and may continue using it; those with concerns should speak to their healthcare professional.
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Recall details
- Product
- KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution
- Hazard
- Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Veriton Pharma Ltd are recalling all batches of KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution due to out of specification stability results.
- Identifiers
- DMRC reference number: DMRC-38487919
- Active ingredient: melatonin
- SNOMED code: N/A
- GTIN: 5060191450331
- MHRA reference: EL(26)A/09
- Issued
- February 23, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- February 23, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- February 23, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from MHRA.
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd (specials manufacturer MS 32515), KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution, EL(26)A/09
- DMRC reference number
- DMRC-38487919
- Marketing Authorisation Holder
- Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd (specials manufacturer MS 32515)
- Medicine Details
- KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution Licence: MS 32515 Active ingredient: melatonin SNOMED code: N/A GTIN: 5060191450331
- Affected Lot Batch Numbers
- Batch No. | Expiry Date | Pack Size | First Distributed 1743 | Mar 2026 | 200ml | 05/11/2024 1744 | Mar 2026 | 200ml | 12/11/2024 1787 | Jun 2026 | 200ml | 04/02/2025 1788 | Jun 2026 | 200ml | 21/02/2025 1852 | Dec 2026 | 200ml | 22/04/2025 1853 | Dec 2026 | 200ml | 27/06/2025 1955 | Jun 2027 | 200ml | 02/09/2025 1956 | Jun 2027 | 200ml | 05/11/2025 1992 | Sep 2027 | 200ml | 14/12/2025 1993 | Sep 2027 | 200ml | 05/02/2026
- Background
- Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd (specials manufacturer MS 32515) and Veriton Pharma Ltd are recalling all batches of KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution within expiry due to confirmed out of specification results from annual stability testing relating to product appearance and total impurities.
- Advice for Healthcare Professionals:
- Stop supplying the above batches immediately. Quarantine all stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
- Advice for Patients:
- No action is required by patients, the recall is at the wholesaler and pharmacy level. The recall is being undertaken out of an abundance of caution, patients using this medication may continue to do so. No adverse reactions have been reported from patients using this product. Patients or carers who have concerns about their medication should speak to their healthcare professional in the first instance. Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
- Additional information:
- For medical information enquiries on this product, email centralmedicalinformation@veritonpharma.com or telephone +44 (0)1932 690325. For stock control enquiries, email orders@veritonpharma.com or telephone +44 (0)1932 690325. Recipients of this Medicines Recall should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information. Yours faithfully Defective Medicines Report Centre 10 South Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4PU Telephone +44 (0)20 3080 6574 DMRC@mhra.gov.uk
- Download document
- Class 2 Medicines Recall: Sterling Pharmaceuticals Ltd (specials manufacturer MS 32515), KidNaps (Melatonin) 1mg in 1ml Oral Solution, EL(26)A/09
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