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Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8 mg of Codeine Phosphate Tablets (sold under the following trademarks: Life, Exact, Encounter, Rexall) (January 18, 2011)

Starting date:
January 18, 2011
Posting date:
February 07, 2011
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-2011A19

Reason

These lots shows evidence of contamination and were released without conducting a root cause investigation and impact assessment. Tablets with red and black spots had been reported.

Depth of distribution

Pharmacies across Canada.

Affected products

Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8 mg of Codeine Phosphate Tablets (sold under the following trademarks: Life, Exact, Encounter, Rexall)

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02251914

Dosage form

Tablets

Strength

  • Acetaminophen 300 mg
  • Caffeine 15 mg
  • Codeine Phosphate 8 mg

Lot or serial number

F-37022, F-37119, F-37138, F-37178, F-39603, F-37011

Companies

Recalling Firm
Pharmetics Inc.
3695 Laurentides Highway
Laval Quebec
Canada H7L 3H7
Marketing Authorization Holder
Pharmetics Inc.
3695 Laurentides Highway
Laval Quebec
Canada H7L 3H7