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Drugs and Health Products
Advisories, Warnings and Recalls for the Public - 2010
December
- UPDATE: Four Probiotic Natural Health Products May Pose Serious Health Risks to Canadians with Milk or Soy Allergies [2010-12-29]
- Three Probiotic Natural Health Products May Pose Serious Health Risks to Canadians with Milk or Soy Allergies [2010-12-23]
- Thelin (sitaxsentan sodium) - Worldwide Product Withdrawal - Pfizer Canada Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-12-20]
- For the Public [2010-12-20]
- Foreign Product Alert - Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsule (Slimming Beauty) [2010-12-16]
- Foreign Product Alert - Shaguar, Signature Signergy, VIGRX (green capsule), VIGRX (white capsule), VigRx, VigRX Plus [2010-12-16]
- Foreign Product Alert - ArimaDex, Clomed [2010-12-16]
- Unauthorized NorthRegentRx Product: ResurreXX Being Recalled From the Canadian Market [2010-12-13]
- "Durazest" and "Once More": Certain lots of two male sex enhancement products recalled as they may pose serious health risks [2010-12-10]
- McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Canada) Urgently Recalls Various Rolaid Products Sold in Canada [2010-12-10]
- Health Product Kit:
"Flat Stomach Concept Extra"
May Pose Serious Risk to Health
[2010-12-10] - Important Information Regarding Semen Donation [2010-12-09]
- "Fat Burner No. 1" ("Qian Mei Yin Zi"): Unauthorized Chinese herbal weight loss product may pose serious health risks [2010-12-01]
- Darvon-N (dextropropoxyphene) - Recall and Withdrawal in Canada - Paladin Labs Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-12-01]
- For the Public [2010-12-01]
November
- Foreign Product Alert - TimeOut [2010-11-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - Solo Slim Extra Strength - Revivexxx Extra Strength [2010-11-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - So Hard for Men - Pulse8 for Women - The Rock - Tonic 66 [2010-11-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - Mr. Magic Male Enhancer from Don Wands [2010-11-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - MasXtreme [2010-11-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - Goya–Bitter Melon - Miyura Fit'x Capsules [2010-11-29]
- Important Children Information: McNeil Consumer Healthcare Voluntary Recalls Benadryl Allergy Meltaways Products [2010-11-24]
- Foreign Product Alert - 101 Zhangguang Gold 101 Super Effective Hair Growth Agent and 101 Zhangguang Fabao 101D Doctor Zhao's Chinese Traditional Herbal Hair Care Formula [2010-11-22]
- Foreign Product Alert - Beijing 101 Hair Consultants Hair Growth Formula D-2653-B and Beijing 101 Hair Consultants Hair Growth Tonic E-0583-D [2010-11-22]
- Foreign Product Alert - Arrow Brand Medicated Oil and Embrocation [2010-11-22]
- Foreign Product Alert - Amana Care Seven Slim Herbal Capsules [2010-11-22]
- AVANDIA, AVANDAMET and AVANDARYL - Important New Restrictions on the Use of Rosiglitazone Products Due to Information on Cardiovascular Related Events - GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-11-18]
- For the Public [2010-11-18]
- Breastlight is Not Authorized for Use as a Screening Device for the Detection of Breast Cancer [2010-11-12]
- Health Canada Reminds Canadians to Check Medical Device Clocks after the Switch to Standard Time [2010-11-04]
- Health Products that May Pose a Serious Risk to Health Removed From Vancouver Island Stores [2010-11-04]
- Warning about Buying Prescription Drugs Online from: www.northdrugmart.com, www.northdrugstore.com, www.pharmacyrxworld.com [2010-11-03]
- INVIRASE (saquinavir mesylate) - Need for electrocardiogram monitoring in patients - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
- For Health Professionals [2010-11-02]
- For the Public [2010-11-02]
October
- Emo-Cort (hydrocortisone) 2.5% Lotion - Recall of Lot 5R6, due to mould contamination - GlaxoSmithKline
- For Health Professionals [2010-10-29]
- Health Canada Information Update [2010-10-29]
- Additional Lot Recalled of the GlucaGen Hypokit for Diabetics [2010-10-28]
- Important Information Regarding the Voluntary Recall of the Children's Product: Hyland's Teething Tablets [2010-10-28]
- Excelsior Disposable SYRINGE W/Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) - Recall - Healthmark
- For Health Professionals [2010-10-19]
- For the Public [2010-10-19]
- Innohep (tinzaparin sodium) - Updated Safety Information on Use in Elderly Patients with Renal Impairment - LEO Pharma Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-10-19]
- For the Public [2010-10-19]
- Pegetron - Important Information Regarding Quality, Safety and Supply - Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.
- For the Public [2010-10-15]
- For Health Professionals [2010-10-12]
- Safety Review of Bisphosphonate Drugs and the Possible Risk of Rare but Serious Thigh Bone Fractures [2010-10-14]
- ACLASTA (zoledronic acid 5mg/100mL) solution for intravenous infusion - Association with renal dysfunction - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-10-14]
- For the Public [2010-10-14]
- Update: All marketed sibutramine drugs voluntarily withdrawn in Canada [2010-10-13]
- Abbott Laboratories Voluntarily Withdraws Weight-loss Drug Sibutramine (Meridia®) from the Canadian Market [2010-10-08]
- Ongoing Review of Calcium Supplements [2010-10-05]
September
- Foreign Product Alert - Joyful Slim Herb Supplement [2010-09-20]
- Foreign Product Alert - Vialipro [2010-09-20]
- Foreign Product Alert - Golden aryuru, Baisheng wei ge, Zhonghua niubian, Ten ka dai 1 bou, Kuai gan bei zeng chao yue zi wo (Happy felling doubly increase [sic]), Ling tou lang, SkyFruit, Chu bi ho ken, Jinbolang, Suika Koso, Lov, I ka ou (2009 nen sin hoso) and/or I ka ou (saisinsui shutsu hoso) [2010-09-20]
- ACTEMRA (tocilizumab) - Risk of Fatal Anaphylaxis - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
- For Health Professionals [2010-09-17]
- For the Public [2010-09-17]
- "Arth-Forth": Unauthorized Herbal Product May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-09-15]
- Unauthorized Health Product: "E.O.D. Erection on Demand" May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-09-13]
August
- It's Your Health - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - Update [2010-08-31]
- Important Diabetes Information: GlucaGen Hypokit being Recalled in Canada [2010-08-25]
- Stander (Tilt Standing Frame) - Safety Warning Label Addition - Rehabilitation Centre for Children
- For the Public [2010-08-23]
- AVASTIN (bevacizumab) - Association with Allergic Reactions - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
- For Health Professionals [2010-08-23]
- For the Public [2010-08-23]
- Unauthorized ExtenZe Sexual Enhancement Supplements May Pose Health Risks [2010-08-19]
- Unauthorized Health Product: "SeXXX DRIVE" May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-08-18]
- It's Your Health - Safe Use of Energy Drinks [2010-08-17]
- "Fulda Unitang Herbs Sleep Plus": Unauthorized Herbal Sleep Aid May Pose Health Risks [2010-08-16]
- RELISTOR (methylnaltrexone bromide) Subcutaneous Injection - Association with gastrointestinal perforation - Wyeth Canada
- For Health Professionals [2010-08-03]
- For the Public [2010-08-03]
July
- Foreign Product Alert - Huo Luo Jing Dan [2010-07-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - Kam Chik San [2010-07-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - Magic Power Coffee [2010-07-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - Que She [2010-07-29]
- Foreign Product Alert - Sheng Yuan Fang [2010-07-29]
- Counterfeit Viagra Found on the Montréal Market [2010-07-29]
- Health Canada Warns Canadians about Buying Prescription Drugs Online from www.globalpharmacycanada.com [2010-07-27]
- Unauthorized Health Products Sold by Marigold Natural Pharmacy Ltd. May Pose Health Risks [2010-07-23]
- Unauthorized Health Product: "SX Male Enhancement" May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-07-22]
- Foreign Product Alert - Vitalex for men and Vitalex for women [2010-07-14]
- Foreign Product Alert - Stallion, SZM Formula for Men, Tomcat Ali and Volcanic [2010-07-14]
- Foreign Product Alert - **Update** Atlas Operations Inc. expands its U.S. recall of over 30 sexual enhancement supplements [2010-07-14]
- Foreign Product Alert - USA Yaku Cell Slimming Capsules, Dong Gua Pai You Su, Qing Gua Pai You Su, and Mu Gua Pai You Su [2010-07-14]
- Foreign Product Alert - 1 Body Beautiful [2010-07-14]
- Unapproved Health Product "UP Ultimate Performance For Men" May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-07-13]
- Status of rosiglitazone drugs in Canada (Avandia, Avandamet, and Avandaryl) [2010-07-08]
- Foreign Product Alert - Stud Capsule For Men [2010-07-06]
- Foreign Product Alert - Po Chai Pills (capsule form) [2010-07-06]
- Foreign Product Alert - LiPO-4 Cap, LiPO-8 Cap and Glucomi 600 Cap [2010-07-06]
June
- Proper Dosing of Liquid Vitamin D Supplements in Infants [2010-06-17]
- MIRENA (Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System) - Potential Risk of Uterine Perforation - Bayer Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-06-17]
- For the Public [2010-06-17]
- Foreign Product Alert - COMECOO, ZHONGCAOYAO-JIANKANGJIANFEI [2010-06-16]
- Foreign Product Alert - Qingzhi Santian Shou [2010-06-16]
- Foreign Product Alert - Vita Breath [2010-06-16]
- Unauthorized Health Products Labelled in Russian, Ukrainian or Kazakh Removed from the Montréal Market [2010-06-15]
- Insulin Products [2010-06-08]
- Vigofit and Once More: Unauthorized Health Products Seized at Stores in Abbotsford and Surrey, B.C. [2010-06-08]
- OM Fusion: Additional Unauthorized Products Removed from the Canadian Market [2010-06-03]
- CHAMPIX (varenicline tartrate) - Changes to the Canadian Product Monograph - Pfizer Canada Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-06-03]
- For the Public [2010-06-03]
May
- Unauthorized Health Products Seized at YVS (Your Vitamin Store) in Burnaby, B.C. [2010-05-26]
- Foreign Product Alert - Botanical Slimming 100% Natural Soft Gel, also sold as Meizitang [2010-05-17]
- Foreign Product Alert - Marsha Slim Plus [2010-05-17]
- Foreign Product Alert - S&S Super Slender [2010-05-17]
- TYSABRI (natalizumab) - New Safety Information Regarding Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) - Biogen Idec Canada Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-05-17]
- For the Public [2010-05-17]
- Maalox Multi Action (bismuth subsalicylate) - Confusion with Other Maalox Liquid Products - Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-05-17]
- For the Public [2010-05-17]
- Health Risks Associated with Use of Miracle Mineral Solution [2010-05-12]
- Updated Information Regarding Recalled Infant and Children Motrin and Tylenol Products [2010-05-10]
- Important Information Regarding Rotavirus Vaccines: Rotarix and RotaTeq [2010-05-07]
- Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal patch) - Serious Adverse Events Related to Medication Errors/Misuse - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-05-05]
- For the Public [2010-05-05]
- Foreign Product Alert - Seven Slim 7 Seshou (Qingchun Shaonüxing), (Jieshixing), (Guifurenxing), (Songchixing), Shoushen Jiaoguan-Tinei Yundong Wan (Jian Xiabanshen), (Jian Quanshen Feipang) [2010-05-03]
- Foreign Product Alert - 17 products sold through MuscleMaster.com (see Foreign Product Alert for a complete product list) [2010-05-03]
- Foreign Product Alert - Man Power [2010-05-03]
- Foreign Product Alert - Lin Yan Yin Chiao [2010-05-03]
- Foreign Product Alert - Bao Shu Tang Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan [2010-05-03]
- Foreign Product Alert - Ba Bao Xiao Ke Dan [2010-05-03]
April
- Unauthorized Health Product, "Slim-30" May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-04-28]
- Updated Safety Information for Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection [2010-04-26]
- Invirase (saquinavir mesylate) - Association with Dose-Dependent Abnormal Electrical Activity or Conduction in the Heart (Prolongations of QT and PR Intervals) in Healthy Volunteers - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
- For Health Professionals [2010-04-20]
- For the Public [2010-04-20]
- New Expiry Date for Unused Adjuvanted H1N1 Vaccine (Arepanrix) [2010-04-09]
March
- Unauthorized Health Product, "West Pharm Therma Lean Fat Burner Energizer" May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-03-31]
- Unauthorized Health Product, "Herbal Diet Natural" May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-03-25]
- WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin (Human)) - Association with Intravascular Hemolysis in the Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) - Important New Prescribing Information - Cangene Corporation
- Notice to Hospitals [2010-03-24]
- For the Public [2010-03-24]
- Two Lots of Ratio-Prednisolone Eye Drops Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks [2010-03-23]
- Updated Labelling for Antibiotic Avelox (Moxifloxacin) Regarding Rare Risk of Severe Liver Injury [2010-03-22]
- OneTouch SureStep Test Strips - Low Test Results when Blood Glucose is Greater than 22.2 mmol/L - LifeScan Canada Ltd.
- For the Public [2010-03-18]
- Health Canada Reminds Canadians to Check Medical Device Clocks after Switch to Daylight Savings Time [2010-03-12]
- Fentanyl Transdermal Systems - New Changes to the Dose Conversion Guidelines - Janssen-Ortho Inc., Cobalt Pharmaceuticals Inc., Teva Canada Limited, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc., ratiopharm inc., Sandoz Canada Inc. and Pharmascience Inc.
- For Health Professionals [2010-03-10]
- Notice to Hospitals [2010-03-10]
- For the Public [2010-03-10]
- Unapproved Health Product, "POWER-MAX" May Pose Serious Health Risks [2010-03-08]
- Foreign Product Alert - Tian Yang Xu Huo Oral Ulcer Capsule [2010-03-01]
- Foreign Product Alert - STRO Emperor Capsules [2010-03-01]
- Foreign Product Alert - 65 products sold through Bodybuilding.com [2010-03-01]
- Foreign Product Alert - 2H & 2D [2010-03-01]
- Foreign Product Alert - Certain lots of sexual enhancement dietary supplements sold by Atlas Operations Inc. [2010-03-01]
February
- Poli-Grip - Association of Long-Term, Excessive Use of Zinc-Containing Poli-Grip Products with Myeloneuropathy and Blood Dyscrasias - GlaxoSmithKline
- For Health Professionals [2010-02-23]
- For the Public [2010-02-23]
- Unauthorized OM Fusion Distributors LLC Health Products Found on the Canadian Market [2010-02-19]
- Nipro GlucoPro Insulin Syringes - Recall - Surgo Surgical Supply
- For Health Professionals [2010-02-19]
- For the Public [2010-02-19]
- Accutane (isotretinoin) - Association with Cases of Severe Skin Reactions - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
- For Health Professionals [2010-02-16]
- For the Public [2010-02-16]
- NeXus I, II and III Rollators - Association with falls and serious injury - Dana Douglas Inc.
- For the Public [2010-02-11]
- "Complete 7-Day Cleanse" Recalled Due to Possible Serious Health Risks [2010-02-09]
January
- Health Canada Advises Canadians that Natural Health Products containing Glucomannan May Cause Serious Choking if Used with Insufficient Fluid [2010-01-29]
- Unauthorized Natural Choice Health Products Found on the Canadian Market [2010-01-29]
- Important Information Concerning Medication for Parkinson's Disease [2010-01-27]
- Rolaids Antacid Tablets packaged in bottles recalled due to possible health risks [2010-01-16]
- Health Canada Warns Canadians Not to Use "The Slimming Coffee" or "Lose Weight Coffee," or Any Unauthorized Product Promoted for Weight-loss [2010-01-14]
- OPTIMARK (gadoversetamide injection) - Association with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) in Patients with Renal Impairment - Tyco Healthcare (Covidien)
- For Health Professionals [2010-01-12]
- For the Public [2010-01-12]
- Canadians Advised Not to Use "Stiff Nights" or Any Unauthorized Product Promoted for Erectile Dysfunction [2010-01-11]
- Foreign Product Alert - Ku Xiu Ba Xiang Jian Fei Wan, Super Slim (Yani), SHoufsy and MIGAC (sic) FAT BURMING (sic) FACTOR [2010-01-06]
- Foreign Product Alert - 1) RockHard Weekend (certain lots) and 2) Pai You Guo
[2010-01-06] - Foreign Product Alert - M-Action - Batch number CA009A08F [2010-01-06]
- Foreign Product Alert - Full Contact Max Potency [2010-01-06]
