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Health product recall

Equate Extra Strength Allergy Sinus Medication (2013-09-26)

Starting date:
September 26, 2013
Posting date:
October 2, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-36037

Recalled Products

Equate Extra Strength Allergy Sinus Medication (24, 50 and 100 count)

Reason

The French version of the warning printed on the outer box is missing some important information:

Consulter un médicin si la fièvre persiste durant de 3 jours ou les symptômes durent plus de 5 jours, en cas de nervosité, d’étourdissements, d’insomnie ou si vous développez une réactions allergiques telles que des troubles respitatoires, des éruptions cutanées ou des démangeaisons.

Depth of distribution

Distributed to the retail level. Nationally in Canada only.

Affected products

Equate Extra Strength Allergy Sinus Medication (24, 50 and 100 count)

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02159546

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength
  • Acetaminophen, 500 mg
  • Clorpheniramine Maleate, 2 mg
  • Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride, 30 mg
Lot or serial number

24 Count

  • 1L1622JUX
  • 2A1092NAG
  • 2D0962QLB
  • 2F1482RVO
  • 2G0012TAK

50 Count

  • 1L1622KOZ
  • 2A1092L9S
  • 2D0962QLA
  • 2D0962QZY
  • 2F1812SCJ
  • 2G0012TAK

100 Count

  • 1L1622KOR
  • 2D0572PUO
  • 2D2652PUO
  • 2F1482RPW
  • 2F1482SCH
  • 2F1772SCH
  • 2F1812SCH
Companies
Recalling Firm

Vita Health Products Inc.

150 Beghin Ave.

Winnipeg

R2J 3W2

Manitoba

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Vita Health Products Inc.

150 Beghin Ave.

Winnipeg

R2J 3W2

Manitoba

CANADA