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Biomedic Ultra Headache Relief (November 30, 2012)
- Starting date:
- November 30, 2012
- Posting date:
- December 24, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-26131
Reason
Error in labelling. The English side panel is missing the ingredient name 'Caffeine' whereby the labeling incorrectly states "Each tablet contains: Acetaminophen 500mg and 65mg" (the word Caffeine is missing). The French side panel correctly states the two ingredients. Caffeine is correctly stated in the front panel (both in English and French).
Depth of distribution
Total of 5055 Units of Finished Goods were shipped to the following wholesalers and retailers: Familiprix, Unipharm Wholesale Drugs Ltd, Kohl and Frisch Ltd, and Value Drug Mart (all located in Quebec)
Affected products
Biomedic Ultra Headache Relief
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02264870
Dosage form
Tablet
Strength
- Acetaminophen 500 mg
- Caffeine 65 mg
Lot or serial number
0J10927QU, 1E2102F8S, 2D1042RLG
Companies
- Recalling Firm
- Vita Health Products Inc.
150 Beghin Ave.
Winnipeg MB Manitoba
Canada R2J 3W2
- Marketing Authorization Holder
- Vita Health Products Inc.
150 Beghin Ave.
Winnipeg MB Manitoba
Canada R2J 3W2
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