Apotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
CanadaApotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
Recalling Firm: Communications and Public Affairs Branch
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Contamination
Product Description & Identification
Continue taking your medication unless you have been advised to stop by your health care provider. You do not need to return your medication to your pharmacy. Not treating your condition may pose a greater health risk. Talk to your health care provider if you are taking a recalled product and are concerned about your health. If you have questions about the recall, contact Apotex Inc. at 1-888-628-0732 or by email at apotex4315@sedgwick.com.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Affected Products
Apo-Acyclovir (acyclovir) 200 mg and 800 mg tablets (UPDATED 2022-07-28 to add additional recalled lots)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 64122 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/apotex-recalls-apo-acyclovir-tablets-due-nitrosamine-impurity |
| Issue | Contamination |
| Title | Apotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity |
| Product | Apo-Acyclovir (acyclovir) 200 mg and 800 mg tablets (UPDATED 2022-07-28 to add additional recalled lots) |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Drugs |
| Last updated | 2022-07-28 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | Continue taking your medication unless you have been advised to stop by your health care provider. You do not need to return your medication to your pharmacy. Not treating your condition may pose a greater health risk. Talk to your health care provider if you are taking a recalled product and are concerned about your health. If you have questions about the recall, contact Apotex Inc. at 1-888-628-0732 or by email at apotex4315@sedgwick.com.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada. |
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