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Recall of one batch of RAN-Gabapentin 100 mg capsules due to cross-contamination with Etodolac
- Starting date:
- April 10, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Advisory
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Dosage
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-52867
- Issue
- Products affected
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Report health or safety concerns
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
- Public enquiries
- What Health Canada is doing
Issue
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc., in consultation with Health Canada, is recalling one batch of RAN-Gabapentin, a medication used to treat epilepsy, due to cross-contamination during the manufacturing process with Etodolac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
The population at risk includes those who are hypersensitive to Etodolac, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The risks include mild skin rashes, hives, and in rare instances, anaphylactoid reactions have also been reported during drug therapy with Etodolac.
For most adult patients, exposure to trace amounts of Etodolac will not represent a health risk and there are no contraindications for taking the two medications together.
Products affected
RAN-Gabapentin: Capsules 100 mg, Batch number 2582026, expiry date December 2015
What you should do
- Do not discontinue treatment with RAN-Gabapentin from the affected batch unless you have a history of anaphylaxis with NSAIDs.
- If you have a history of anaphylaxis with NSAIDs, speak to your pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible about obtaining unaffected medication or an alternative treatment.
- If you are on affected product and are having symptoms of allergic reaction, seek immediate attention.
- Contact your health care professional to obtain medical advice if you have taken any of the affected product and have concerns about your health.
- Report any adverse events to Health Canada.
Who is affected
Consumers using the affected batch of RAN-Gabapentin who are hypersensitive to Etodolac, acetyl-salicylic acid (ASA) or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Report health or safety concerns
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Visit MedEffect Canada's web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
Public enquiries
(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709
What Health Canada is doing
Health Canada is monitoring the recall by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. The Department will continue to monitor the situation and update Canadians should new information be identified.