The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention has withdrawn a batch of medicine after finding its label contained incorrect information.
According to the health authorities, a batch of Laxocodyl suppositories were incorrectly labelled for children instead of "for adults".
Officials said the mistake could've resulted in the wrong dosage, leading to harmful side-effects.
The medicine, which is manufactured locally by Julphar Gulf, is used to treat constipation.
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has launched the official operations of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles in Dubai, developed by Baidu Apollo Go.
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