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Archived – Drug Products Containing Phenylpropanolamine
- Starting date:
- November 6, 2000
- Posting date:
- June 1, 2001
- Type of communication:
- Public Communication
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Important Safety Information
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-17000210
Update June 2001
This list identifies products containing phenylpropanolamine (PPA) available on the Canadian market at the time of the first Advisory on November 6, 2000. Although products containing PPA are being withdrawn, there remains the possibility that some products may be left on shelves in pharmacies or other retail outlets. This list also assists consumers in identifying products containing PPA that may be stored in their homes and should be disposed of safely.
Some products are being reformulated by either the removal of PPA or replacement of it with a safe and effective alternative nasal decongestant. In the case of reformulated products in which the manufacturer wishes to retain the same product name, they are being asked to indicate the change in formulation on the label with words like "New formulation".
To identify products containing PPA, Health Canada advises consumers to check for "phenylpropanolamine" on the list of ingredients on the product label or consult with a pharmacist or their physician.
The completeness and accuracy of this lists of products containing phenylpropanolamine depends on the manufacturer`s notifying Health Canada of any changes. Health Canada strongly advises consumers to check the ingredient list on the product label for the presence of "phenylpropanolamine".
This list identifies products containing phenylpropanolamine (PPA) available on the Canadian market at the time of the first Advisory on November 6, 2000
Brand Name | DIN | Company Name |
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ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD MEDICINE - EVT | 2152800 | BAYER INC., CONSUMER CARE DIVISION |
ANTITUSSIVE DECONG ANTIHISTAMINE SYR | 815616 | PRODEMDIS ENR |
BRONCHODEX D CAP | 547603 | PRODEMDIS ENR |
CALDOMINE DH ADULTE | 550485 | TECHNILAB PHARMA INC. |
CALDOMINE DH ENFANT | 550493 | TECHNILAB PHARMA INC. |
COLD & ALLERGY RELIEF - LIQ | 2198916 |
STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC. |
COLD DECONGESTANT LONG ACTING CAP | 328286 | NOVOPHARM LIMITED |
COLD RELIEF | 2231802 | PERRIGO INTERNATIONAL |
COLD RELIEF DM | 2231803 | PERRIGO INTERNATIONAL |
COLTALIN TABLET | 815764 | FORTUNE PHARMACAL CO. LTD. |
CONTAC COLD CAPSULES | 2230326 |
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMERHEALTHCARE, DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC. |
CONTAC COLD EXTRA STRENGTH CAPSULES | 2230425 |
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC. |
CONTAC COUGH COLD AND FLU CAPLETS | 2085984 |
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMERHEALTHCARE, DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC. |
CORICIDIN D LONG ACTING TAB | 723819 | SCHERING CANADA INC. |
CORICIDIN D TAB | 580503 | SCHERING CANADA INC. |
CORICIDIN ND TAB | 811351 | SCHERING CANADA INC. |
CORICIDIN SINUS HEADACHE TAB | 496642 | SCHERING CANADA INC. |
COUGH, COLD & ALLERGY RELIEF | 2198908 |
STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC. |
COUNTERACT SINUS AND ALLERGY | 2230876 | MELALEUCA OF CANADA INC. |
DECONGESTANT ANTIHISTAMINIC SYRUP | 576689 | PHARMASCIENCE INC. |
DILOTAB | 806625 | ZEE MEDICAL INC. |
DIMETANE EXPECTORANT LIQ | 1933590 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETANE EXPECTORANT-C SYR | 1934716 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETANE EXPECTORANT-DC SYR | 1934708 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP CHEWABLE TABLETS | 2024616 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP CHILDREN'S COLD & ALLERGY TABLETS | 2229557 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP CHILDREN'S COLD & FEVER | 2241814 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP CLEAR | 2052482 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP COLD & SINUS | 1933566 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP COUGH & COLD LIQUI-GELS - CAP | 2215314 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP COUGH, COLD & FLU | 2241813 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP DM ELIXIR | 1933620 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP DM TAB | 1933574 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP ELIXIR | 1933647 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP EXTENTABS | 1933604 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP LIQUI-GELS CAP | 2012146 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP ORAL INFANT DROPS | 1933639 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP TAB | 1932608 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
DIMETAPP-C SYR | 1934694 | WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC. |
EMERCIDIN "D" TAB | 763519 | PHARMETICS INC. |
ENTEX LA | 2231572 | PURDUE PHARMA |
ORADRINE 2 TAB | 1940783 | NUTRIBON (1986) INC. |
ORADRINE TABLETS | 763527 | PHARMAVITE LABORATORIES (1987) INC. |
ORNADE AF SPANSULE SRC | 2083671 |
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMERHEALTHCARE, DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC. |
ORNADE SPANSULE SRC | 2083663 |
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMERHEALTHCARE, DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC. |
PHARMACOL DM SYR | 1923544 | THERAPEX, DIVISION DE E-Z-EM CANADA INC. |
SINE OFF ND EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLET | 1916149 |
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMERHEALTHCARE, DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC. |
SINE-OFF ALLERGY TAB | 2016672 |
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMERHEALTHCARE, DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC. |
SINE-OFF N.D. TABLET | 2144077 |
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMERHEALTHCARE, DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC. |
SINUTAB SA TAB | 1938398 | WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC. |
TANTACOL DM SYR | 1934945 | TANTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
TANTAPP ELIXIR | 2043947 | TANTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
TAVIST-D TABLETS | 1906577 | NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH CANADA INC. |
TRI-ANAMINE COLD SYRUP | 1906437 | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION |
TRI-ANAMINE EXPECT ANTIHIST DECONG SYRUP | 1906976 | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION |
TRIAMINIC COLD AND ALLERGY SYRUP | 1907883 | NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH CANADA INC. |
TRIAMINIC DM DAYTIME SYR | 2031213 | NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH CANADA INC. |
TRIAMINIC EXPECTORANT DH SYRUP | 1906615 | NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH CANADA INC. |
TRISULFAMINIC SUS | 889202 | SHEPHERD PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
TRISULFAMINIC TAB | 889210 | SHEPHERD PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
TUSSAMINIC C FORTE SYRUP | 1925954 | NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH CANADA INC. |
TUSSAMINIC DH FORTE SYRUP | 1925962 | NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH CANADA INC. |
TUSSAMINIC DH PEDIATRIC SYRUP | 1906690 | NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH CANADA INC. |