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Health product recall

APO-Venlafaxine XR (2015-07-03)

Starting date:
July 3, 2015
Posting date:
July 7, 2015
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-54132

Recalled Products

APO-Venlafaxine XR

Reason

Out of specification result for potency during shelf life testing.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and Distributors

Affected products

APO-Venlafaxine XR

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02331691

Dosage form

Capsule (Extended Release)

Strength

Venlafaxine 75 mg

Lot or serial number
  • 2651706
Companies
Recalling Firm

Apotex Inc.

150 Signet Drive

Toronto

M9L 1T9

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Inc.

150 Signet Drive

Toronto

M9L 1T9

Ontario

CANADA