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Laxative Pills Regular Strength (RS) 12s and 30s / Preferred, Texall, Tanta, Personnelle (April 09, 2009)

Starting date:
April 09, 2009
Posting date:
May 11, 2009
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-2009A59

Reason

These lots are mislabeled. The products contain lactose and tartaric acid which are not declared on the list of non medicinal ingredients on the product labels.

Depth of distribution

Distributed to retail pharmacies, wholesalers and private label customers in Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and British Columbia.

Affected products

Laxative Pills Regular Strength (RS) 12s and 30s / Preferred, Texall, Tanta, Personnelle

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02245004 distributed under DIN at time of recall, but presently sold under NPN 02245004

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

  • 15 mg

Lot or serial number

H097T

Companies

Recalling Firm
Tanta Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
1009 Burns Street East,
Whitby Ontario
Canada
Marketing Authorization Holder
Tanta Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
1009 Burns Street East,
Whitby Ontario
Canada