Canada
Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg (acetaminophen), DIN 00482323, Lot 100083040, expiry January 31, 2029 — supplied in 1,000‑count bottles and dispensed in smaller quantities — is being recalled in Canada. It may contain phenolic resin or epoxy which, if ingested, may cause injury to the digestive system; stop using the product immediately and return it to your local pharmacy for replacement and proper disposal, and consult your healthcare practitioner if you have used it and have health concerns.
What's being recalled
Depth of recall: Consumers
Companies: Teva Canada Limited, Medical Affairs & Drug Information, 30 Novopharm Court, Toronto, Ontario M1B 2K9, druginfo@tevacanada.com.
How to identify it
Product: Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg (acetaminophen); DIN: 00482323; Lot: 100083040; Expiry: January 31, 2029
The hazard
Teva Canada Limited is recalling one lot of the non-prescription drug Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg (acetaminophen) due to the potential presence of phenolic resin or epoxy which, if ingested, may cause injury to the digestive system. The affected product was supplied to pharmacies in 1,000-count bottles and was dispensed to patients in smaller quantities.
Health Canada is monitoring the recall and the company's preventative and corrective actions. If additional safety concerns arise, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians as needed.
What to do
Immediately stop using the affected product and return it to your local pharmacy for replacement and proper disposal. If you are unsure whether your product is recalled, check with your pharmacy.
Consult your healthcare practitioner if you have used the affected product and have concerns about your health.
Contact Teva Canada Customer Care by calling toll-free at 1-800-268-4129 or by email at customer.service@tevacanada.com, if you have questions about this recall.
Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Where it was sold
National
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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