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Archived - 3rd Generation In Homoeopathy Arthrit Indica Tablet
- Starting date:
- June 30, 2008
- Posting date:
- June 30, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Foreign Product Alert (FPA)
- Subcategory:
- Natural health products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Unauthorized products, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-12000396
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.
Source of alert
Health Sciences Authority of Singapore
Product names
3rd Generation In Homoeopathy Arthrit Indica Tablet
Manufacturer / Place of origin
Abu Bakar & Osman Trading, Singapore
Product description
Product label promotes use for "intense joint pain."
Reason for warning
Arthrit Indica Tablets contain nimesulide, a pharmaceutical ingredient that is not authorized for sale in Canada. Nimesulide has been withdrawn from the market in several countries due to an association with liver damage.
Possible side effects
Use of nimesulide has been associated with liver damage.
What you should do
Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a health care professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of this product.
Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the product listed above in the Canadian marketplace.
Background
Drugs and natural health products that are authorized for sale in Canada will have either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. These numbers indicate that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
As of the date of this posting, no adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of this product have been reported in Canada.
Report a health or safety concern
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
- Visit Health Canada's Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
Media enquiries
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
Public enquiries
(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709
Media enquiries
Health Canada(613) 957-2983
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