Health CanadaGeneral Alert
Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets and tablets found to contain trace amounts of...
Published: November 9, 2023Recall ID: 74153Category: generalCountry: Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Contamination
Product Description & Identification
Do not stop taking your Sabril medication without consulting your physician.Monitor for any new and unexpected side effects. Seek immediate medical attention of you experience symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing or severe swelling of the lips, mouth or throat.Consult your health care professional if you or your child are taking Sabril and you have any concerns. Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Affected Products
Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets, DIN 02068036, lots 3209710A and 3207333A. UPDATED September and November 2023 to add additional lots/products (see table).
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 74153 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sabril-vigabatrin-500-mg-sachets-and-tablets-found-contain-trace-amounts-another-drug |
| Issue | Contamination |
| Title | Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets and tablets found to contain trace amounts of another drug |
| Product | Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets, DIN 02068036, lots 3209710A and 3207333A. UPDATED September and November 2023 to add additional lots/products (see table). |
| Archived | 1 |
| Category | Radiopharmaceuticals |
| Last updated | 2023-11-09 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | Do not stop taking your Sabril medication without consulting your physician.Monitor for any new and unexpected side effects. Seek immediate medical attention of you experience symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing or severe swelling of the lips, mouth or throat.Consult your health care professional if you or your child are taking Sabril and you have any concerns. Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada. |