Health product recall

Anti-Itch Cream (2019-10-31)

Starting date:
October 31, 2019
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-71786



Last updated: 2019-12-04

Summary

  • Product:
    Anti-Itch Cream

Reason

Affected lot is labelled with the incorrect dosing instructions found on the container tube.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Retailers

Affected products

Anti-Itch Cream

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02247560

Dosage form

Cream

Strength

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2%

Lot or serial number

E9672

Companies

Recalling Firm

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.

130 East Drive

Brampton

L6T 1C1

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.

130 East Drive

Brampton

L6T 1C1

Ontario

CANADA