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Maximum Strength Acid Reducer Without prescription: NDMA impurity

Published: March 11, 2022Recall ID: 63977Category: generalCountry: Canada

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Product quality

Product Description & Identification

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist at your earliest convenience about alternative, non-ranitidine treatment options appropriate for your health circumstances. There are many prescription and over-the-counter drug alternatives in Canada that are authorized for the same or similar uses as ranitidine.Individuals taking a prescription ranitidine drug, including a recalled product, should not stop taking it unless they have spoken to their health care provider and obtained alternative treatment, as the risk of not treating the condition may be greater than the risk related to NDMA exposure.Contact your health care provider if you have taken a ranitidine product and you have concerns about your health.Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.

Affected Products

Maximum Strength Acid Reducer Without prescription

Additional Source Details

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N I D63977
U R Lhttps://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/maximum-strength-acid-reducer-without-prescription-ndma-impurity
IssueProduct quality
TitleMaximum Strength Acid Reducer Without prescription: NDMA impurity
ProductMaximum Strength Acid Reducer Without prescription
Archived0
CategoryDrugs
Last updated2022-03-11
OrganizationDrugs and health products
Recall classType I
What you should doTalk to your doctor or pharmacist at your earliest convenience about alternative, non-ranitidine treatment options appropriate for your health circumstances. There are many prescription and over-the-counter drug alternatives in Canada that are authorized for the same or similar uses as ranitidine.Individuals taking a prescription ranitidine drug, including a recalled product, should not stop taking it unless they have spoken to their health care provider and obtained alternative treatment, as the risk of not treating the condition may be greater than the risk related to NDMA exposure.Contact your health care provider if you have taken a ranitidine product and you have concerns about your health.Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.

Overview

  • Recalling FirmDrugs and health products
  • Risk LevelType I
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