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Encounter Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets (Lot Number 3B215317J) (2013-09-17)
- Starting date:
- September 17, 2013
- Posting date:
- September 20, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs, Affects children, pregnant or breast feeding women
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-35851
Recalled Products
Encounter Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets
Reason
The last row of the dosing table on the inner label incorrectly states;
"Under 2 years: Do not use. Moins de 2 and: Ne pas utiliser"
The correct statement is :
"Under 6 years Do not use. Moins de 6 ans : Ne pas utiliser"
Depth of distribution
Distributed to the retail level. Nationally in Canada only.
Affected products
Encounter Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02142805Dosage form
Tablet
Strength
- Acetaminophen, 160 mg
Lot or serial number
- 3B215317J
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Vita Health Products Inc.
150 Beghin Ave.
Winnipeg
R2J 3W2
Manitoba
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Vita Health Products Inc.
150 Beghin Ave.
Winnipeg
R2J 3W2
Manitoba
CANADA