Health CanadaGeneral Alert
CHAMPIX (varenicline) — Potential Risk Posed by Long-Term Exposure to Nitrosamine Impurity, N-nitrosovarenicline, Exceeding Acceptable Intake Limit
Published: June 30, 2021Recall ID: 62575Category: generalCountry: Canada
Safety AlertHealth Canada
Canada
CHAMPIX (varenicline) — Potential Risk Posed by Long-Term Exposure to Nitrosamine Impurity, N-nitrosovarenicline, Exceeding Acceptable Intake Limit
Recalling Firm: Marketed health products
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Product safety
Product Description & Identification
CHAMPIX (varenicline) — Potential Risk Posed by Long-Term Exposure to Nitrosamine Impurity, N-nitrosovarenicline, Exceeding Acceptable Intake Limit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 62575 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/champix-varenicline-potential-risk-posed-long-term-exposure-nitrosamine-impurity-n |
| Issue | Product safety |
| Title | CHAMPIX (varenicline) — Potential Risk Posed by Long-Term Exposure to Nitrosamine Impurity, N-nitrosovarenicline, Exceeding Acceptable Intake Limit |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Drugs |
| Last updated | 2021-06-30 |
| Organization | Marketed health products |
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