December

• Foreign Product Alert - TYLENOL Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles, with the distinctive red EZ-OPEN CAP [2009-12-31]
• Cerezyme (imiglucerase for injection) - Supply and Recommendations for Restarting Cerezyme - Genzyme Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-12-29]
  • For the Public [2009-12-29]
• Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use the Unauthorized Product "RevolutionDS Weight Loss" [2009-12-24]
• Myfortic (mycophenolate sodium) - Reports of Pure Red Cell Aplasia in Patients - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-12-23]
  • For the Public [2009-12-23]
• Foreign Product Alert - Power-Plus P [2009-12-22]
• Foreign Product Alert - Show Party [2009-12-22]
• Foreign Product Alert - Zeng Da Yan Shi Wan [2009-12-22]
• Foreign Product Alert - S-DROL [2009-12-10]
• Foreign Product Alert - Bodybuilding Products [2009-12-10]
• Important Information about Acai Berry Products containing Prescription Medication [2009-12-08]
• Opioid Pain Medications [2009-12-08]
• One Lot of Zaditen Tablets (for Asthma) Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks [2009-12-04]
• Exjade (deferasirox) - Proposed Changes to the Canadian Product Monograph - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-12-03]
  • For the Public [2009-12-03]
• Rapamune (sirolimus) - Blood Level Measurement Changes
  • For Health Professionals [2009-12-02]
  • For the Public [2009-12-02]

November

• Misconceptions about Vaccine Safety [2009-11-26]
• Important Information on Changes to Heparin Potency [2009-11-26]
• Foreign Particles Found In Certain Products From Genzyme [2009-11-25]
• Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use "Once More" or Any Unauthorized Product Promoted to Enhance Male Sexual Performance [2009-11-25]
• Buying Drugs over the Internet - It's Your Health [2009-11-24]
• Chaotic Beverages Recalled Due to Unacceptable Health Risks to Children [2009-11-05]
• Consumers Warned Against Buying Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Virus Products Online [2009-11-05]

October

• Health Canada Reminds Canadians to Check Medical Device Clocks After Switch to Standard Time [2009-10-30]
• Association of Rituxan (rituximab) with Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
  • For Health Professionals [2009-10-23]
  • For the Public [2009-10-23]
• Potential Mislabelling of Trazorel and Cesamet Bottles [2009-10-20]
• New Safety Information Regarding Intelence (etravirine) and Severe Skin and Hypersensitivity Reactions
  • For the Public [2009-10-16]
• Foreign Product Alert - Bao Ling [2009-10-14]
• Foreign Product Alert - Dynasty Worldwide Jinglida So Young Formula [2009-10-14]
• Foreign Product Alert - STEAM lot#80214, 90260 [2009-10-14]
• Foreign Product Alert - Syntrax Fyre, Texiao Fengshi Gutong Ling, Kam Yuen Brand Wan Ying Yang Gan Wan [2009-10-14]
• Important Safety Information Regarding the Use of Sleep Aid Drugs and the Risk of Complex Sleep-Related Behaviours [2009-10-07]

September

• Potential Medication Errors with Liquid Tamiflu [2009-09-28]
• Important Information on Apotex Health Products [2009-09-18]
• Health Canada Warns Canadians of Cardiac Risks Associated with Cesium Chloride [2009-09-10]
• Foreign Product Alert - One Weight Loss Pill, SlimDemand and Botanical Weight Loss [2009-09-04]
• Foreign Product Alert - Slim House: Green algae fat-melting agent [2009-09-04]
• Foreign Product Alert - Dr. Health Series SB Factor and Dr. Health Series GQ Factor [2009-09-04]
• Foreign Product Alert - REDUCE WEIHGT [2009-09-04]
• Foreign Product Alert - LibieXtreme, Y-4ever, Powermania (liquid and capsule), Libimax X and Herbal Disiac [2009-09-04]
• Foreign Product Alert - Libipower Plus [2009-09-04]
• Foreign Product Alert - Jin Yuan Pai Xue Guan Qing Dao Fu Jiao Nang and Kam Yuen Brand Xue Guan Qing Dao Fu tablet [2009-09-04]
• Foreign Product Alert - Hardcore Energize Bullet, lot 1945 (Blue Rage flavour) [2009-09-04]

August

• Safety Update on TNF Blockers and Risk of Cancer in Children and Young Adults [2009-08-20]
• Potential interaction of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) with Plavix (clopidogrel) - sanofi-aventis Canada Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Co.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-08-20]
  • For the Public [2009-08-20]
• Foreign Product Alert - Stamina-Rx [2009-08-19]
• Foreign Product Alert - New Whey liquid products [2009-08-19]
• Foreign Product Alert - Delima Raja Urat and Cao Gen Bai Lin Wan [2009-08-19]
• Foreign Product Alert - All skincare products manufactured by Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory Inc. [2009-08-19]
• Health Canada Reviewing Possible Association of Asthma Drug Xolair (Omalizumab) with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Problems [2009-08-13]
• Health Canada Reminds Consumers About the Risks of Buying Drugs Online [2009-08-07]
• Important Safety Information on Medtronic Paradigm Quick-set Infusion Sets (Models MMT-396, MMT-397, MMT-398 and MMT-399)
  • Notice to Hospitals [2009-08-06]
  • Public Advisory [2009-08-06]
• Oral sodium phosphate products are no longer authorized for purgative use - Pharmascience Inc. and Odan Laboratories Ltd.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-08-05]
  • Health Canada Information Update [2009-08-05]

July

• Foreign Product Alert - Neovidan [2009-07-29]
• Foreign Product Alert - XP Tongkat Ali Supreme [2009-07-29]
• Foreign Product Alert - Air Ikan Haruan [2009-07-29]
• Milk Allergy Risk Identified in the Natural Health Product: Dophilus Chewable Tablets [2009-07-27]
• Association of Telzir (fosamprenavir) with a potential increased risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) - GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-07-22]
  • For the Public [2009-07-22]
• Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use the Product Specific Formula Arthro-Ace [2009-07-13]
• Health Canada Update About Safety of Lantus (Insulin Glargine) [2009-07-09]
• Hardcore Energize Bullet Liquid Energy Drink Subject To Tampering [2009-07-06]

June

• Foreign Product Alert - 24" ince, Light Some, Paiyouji, Pearl White Slimming, Reducing Weight Easily [2009-06-29]
• Foreign Product Alert - Libimax [2009-06-29]
• Foreign Product Alert - 999 Fitness Essence [2009-06-29]
• Foreign Product Alert - Slimbionic, Xsvelten, Herbal Xenicol, BioEmagrecim (Food and Drug Administration (FDA) update) [2009-06-29]
• Pms - Phenobarbital (60 mg) Being Recalled in Canada due to Risk of Accidental Overdose [2009-06-26]
• Updated Labelling for Piroxicam - Drug No Longer to be Used for Acute Pain or Inflammation [2009-06-25]
• Health Canada is Warning Consumers Not to Use Nutural Slim Weight Loss Product [2009-06-24]
• Health Canada is Warning Canadians Not to Use Clean Testing HIV Home Test Kit, or Any Home HIV Test Kit [2009-06-23]
• Foreign Product Alert - Levemir [2009-06-18]
• Foreign Product Alert - Zicam [2009-06-17]
• Market withdrawal of Raptiva (efalizumab) in Canada - EMD Serono Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-06-17]
  • For the Public [2009-06-17]
• Important Labelling Information for Iron-Containing Products [2009-06-10]
• Information on the association of CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) with a potential risk of pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
  • For Health Professionals [2009-06-04]
  • For the Public [2009-06-04]
• Health Canada is Warning Canadians Not to Use Slim Magic Herbal Weight Loss Products [2009-06-04]
• Foreign Product Alert - Zhong Guo Shen Fang [2009-06-03]
• Foreign Product Alert - Zencore Plus [2009-06-03]
• Foreign Product Alert - Shan Dian Qiang Xiao Shou [2009-06-03]
• Foreign Product Alert - Fortodol [2009-06-03]
• Foreign Product Alert - Jia Yi Jian [2009-06-03]
• Foreign Product Alert - Fangocur Mineral Drink [2009-06-03]

May

• Health Canada Informs Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Not to Take Vitamin Maxum Matragen and/or Maxum Multi Vite Supplements [2009-05-25]
• A Small Number of Bottles of the Antibiotic Rofact^® (Rifampin) May Contain a Different Drug [2009-05-15]
• Association of TARCEVA (erlotinib) with cases of gastrointestinal perforation, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and corneal perforation - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
  • For Health Professionals [2009-05-11]
  • For the Public [2009-05-11]
• Consumers Advised Against Counterfeit and Unapproved H1N1 Flu Virus Products [2009-05-04]
• Update - Health Canada Reviewing Hydroxycut Products in light of U.S. Advisory [2009-05-04]
• Health Canada Reviewing Hydroxycut Products in light of U.S. Advisory [2009-05-04]

April

• Medical Device Recall-Warning Label Addition / Silver Care Toothbrushes and Silver Care Toothbrush Refills - Norwex Enviro Products Inc.
  • For the Public [2009-04-29]
• Association of Herceptin (trastuzumab) with Oligohydramnios - Hoffman-La Roche Limited
  • For Health Professionals [2009-04-24]
  • For the Public [2009-04-24]
• Association of Enbrel (etanercept) with Histoplasmosis and Other Invasive Fungal Infections - Amgen Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-04-23]
  • For the Public [2009-04-23]

March

• Association of Phosphocol P32 (Chromic Phosphate P32) with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) - Tyco Healthcare
  • For Health Professionals [2009-03-30]
  • For the Public [2009-03-30]
• Health Canada Advises Canadians Not to Use Electronic Cigarettes [2009-03-27]
• Blood Lancing Devices for Personal Use May Transmit Blood-Borne Viruses If Used On More Than One Person [2009-03-25]
• Drug Release Information for the EVRA Transdermal Contraceptive System - Janssen-Ortho Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-03-19]
  • For the Public [2009-03-19]
• Health Canada Warns That Use of Oral Sodium Phosphate Products For Bowel Cleansing May Lead To Kidney Injury [2009-03-05]
• Safety information regarding topical anesthetics and serious adverse events - AstraZeneca Canada Inc. and Smith & Nephew Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-03-05]
  • For the Public [2009-03-05]
• Foreign Product Alert - 68 Weight Loss Products [2005-03-05]
• Foreign Product Alert - Best-life Fat Burning Capsules [2005-03-05]
• Foreign Product Alert - Bevidan [2005-03-05]
• Foreign Product Alert - Huiji Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien [2005-03-05]
• Foreign Product Alert - Relacore [2005-03-05]

February

• Foreign Product Alert - Slim Pure, Carbohydrate, Kalomee, K Carbohydrate, K Tighten Slim, K Slimming Pills [2009-02-25]
• Foreign Product Alert - 999 Radix Notoginseng, Batch no. 0807021 [2009-02-25]
• Foreign Product Alert - Nyal Day & Night Cold & Flu Fighter (AUST L 146264), Nyal Cold & Flu Fighter (AUST L 146263) [2009-02-25]
• Foreign Product Alert - Menergy M-Essence [2009-02-25]
• Foreign Product Alert - Linglongquxian [2009-02-25]
• Foreign Product Alert - Lami [2009-02-25]
• Hospira Healthcare Corporation Recalls Two Lots of Desferrioxamine Mesilate for Injection, BP (500 mg and 2g format) [2009-02-23]
• Suspension of marketing of Raptiva (efalizumab) in Canada - EMD Serono Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-02-20]
  • For the Public [2009-02-20]
• New Safety Information Regarding Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Associated with Tysabri (natalizumab) - Biogen Idec Canada Inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-02-18]
  • For the Public [2009-02-18]
• Health Canada Informs Women Taking the Prescribed Supplement "PregVit Folic 5" and "PregVit" to Check Product Packaging [2009-02-17]
• Counterfeit Toothbrushes Found on the Canadian Market [2009-02-17]

January

• Foreign Product Alert - Zhuang Tjar Gere [2009-01-30]
• Foreign Product Alert - Zhixhue Capsules [2009-01-30]
• Foreign Product Alert - Healthily Slim [2009-01-30]
• Foreign Product Alert - Tonik Warisan Banjar [2009-01-30]
• Additional safety information related to Botox / Botox Cosmetic (botulinum toxin type A) - Allergan Canada
  • For Health Professionals [2009-01-13]
  • Health Canada Information Update [2009-01-13]
• Important Changes to the Dose Conversion Guidelines for Fentanyl Transdermal Systems - Janssen-Ortho Inc., Cobalt Pharmaceuticals Inc., Novopharm Limited, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. and ratiopharm inc.
  • For Health Professionals [2009-01-07]
  • For the Public [2009-01-07]
  • Notice to Hospitals [2009-01-07]
• Health Canada Reminds Canadians of Important Safety Information For the Smoking-Cessation Aid Champix [2009-01-06]