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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