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Archived - Xiao Qin Long Capsules
- Starting date:
- February 6, 2008
- Posting date:
- February 6, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Foreign Product Alert (FPA)
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Undeclared Substance
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-12000627
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
Hong Kong Department of Health
Product names
Xiao Qin Long Capsules
Manufacturer / Place of origin
Manufacturer unknown, distributed by Cheng Feng Medicine Company / Hong Kong
Product description
Xiao Qin Long Capsules is a natural health product of unknown indication.
Reason for warning
The Hong Kong Department of Health recalled Xiao Qin Long Capsules as it was found to contain aristolochic acid, a naturally occurring toxin associated with serious and potentially fatal health effects.
Possible side effects
Health risks associated with the use of aristolochic acid include cancer and kidney failure.
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