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Health product recall

Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate (2013-09-30)

Starting date:
September 30, 2013
Posting date:
October 21, 2013
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-36323

Recalled Products

A. Encounter Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate

B. Health One Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate

C. Equate Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate

D. Uniprix Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate

Reason

The content uniformity of the codeine in the tablets is in question.  The codeine level may be present at a level as low as 80.1% of the label claim of 8 mg per tablet.

Depth of distribution

Distributed to the retail level.  Nationally in Canada only.

Affected products

A. Encounter Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate

 

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00706221

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength
  • Acetaminophen 325 mg
  • Caffeine 15 mg
  • Codeine 8 mg
Lot or serial number
  • 2J2852WLJ, 200 count
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



B. Health One Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate

 

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00706221

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength
  • Acetaminophen 325 mg
  • Caffeine 15 mg
  • Codeine 8 mg
Lot or serial number

2J2852XFC, 200 count

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



C. Equate Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate

 

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00706221

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength
  • Acetaminophen 325 mg
  • Caffeine 15 mg
  • Codeine 8 mg
Lot or serial number
  • 2J2852X2N, 200 count
  • 2J28530E2, 100 count
  • 2J2852XFF, 100 count
  • 2J2852W34, 50 count
  • 2J2852XFG, 30 count
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



D. Uniprix Acetaminophen 325 mg with 15 mg Caffeine and 8 mg Codeine Phosphate

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00706221

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength
  • Acetaminophen 325 mg
  • Caffeine 15 mg
  • Codeine 8 mg
Lot or serial number
  • 2J2852YAG, 200 count
  • 2J2852ZLN, 200 count
  • 2J2852XFE, 100 count
  • 2J2852YTA, 30 count
  • 2J2852YAF, 100 count
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