Safety Recall: Sanwa Chemical Research Institute Diclofenac Sodium Tape 15mg ‘Sanwa’, Diclofenac Sodium Tape 30mg ‘Sanwa’, Loxoprofen Na Tape 50mg ‘Sanwa’, Loxoprofen Na Tape 100mg ‘Sanwa’ – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Recall Information Record

Case Number: 00000035559
Product: Diclofenac Sodium Tape 15mg ‘Sanwa’, Diclofenac Sodium Tape 30mg ‘Sanwa’, Loxoprofen Na Tape 50mg ‘Sanwa’, Loxoprofen Na Tape 100mg ‘Sanwa’
Brand: Sanwa Chemical Research Institute
Hazards: Safety Risk
Source: Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

WHAT HAPPENED

Sanwa Chemical Research Institute has issued a voluntary recall for four of its topical analgesic tape products: Diclofenac Sodium Tape 15mg ‘Sanwa’, Diclofenac Sodium Tape 30mg ‘Sanwa’, Loxoprofen Na Tape 50mg ‘Sanwa’, and Loxoprofen Na Tape 100mg ‘Sanwa’. The recall was initiated after it was confirmed that manufacturing and process control were carried out in a manner inconsistent with the approved content, and that there were deficiencies in record-keeping.

This recall matters because the products are widely used for pain relief, and deviations from approved manufacturing procedures may affect the quality, safety, or efficacy of the medications. The Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has published this notice under management number 00000035559, referencing the PMDA as the source of further information.

Users who have purchased these products should take the following steps:

• Check the product name and packaging to confirm if you have any of the affected items: Diclofenac Sodium Tape 15mg ‘Sanwa’, Diclofenac Sodium Tape 30mg ‘Sanwa’, Loxoprofen Na Tape 50mg ‘Sanwa’, or Loxoprofen Na Tape 100mg ‘Sanwa’.
• Discontinue use immediately and contact Sanwa Chemical Research Institute or the point of purchase for instructions on return and refund.
• For further details, refer to the PMDA website or contact the Consumer Affairs Agency using the management number 00000035559.

AFFECTED BATCHES & TARGET SPECIFICS

– **Target Model / Type:** N/A
– **JAN Barcode:** N/A
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– **Total Units Affected:** N/A

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY NOTES

Recall initiated on 2026-07-14. Reason: Manufacturing and process control were conducted in a manner inconsistent with the approved content, and record-keeping deficiencies were confirmed. Reference source: PMDA. Management number: 00000035559.

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