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Chloramphenicol 1% (2013-11-14)
- Starting date:
- November 14, 2013
- Posting date:
- December 9, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Veterinary Drugs
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-37039
Recalled Products
Chloramphenicol 1%
Reason
A potential lack of homogeneity was observed in recalled batches of the product that could result in seperation of the oil and ointment.
Depth of distribution
Wholesalers and pharmacies across Canada.
Affected products
Chloramphenicol 1%
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 00516422
Dosage form
Ointment
Strength
10 mg/g
Lot or serial number
11KA
11KB
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Vetoquinol N.A. Inc.
2000 Georges Road
Lavaltrie
J5T 3S5
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Vetoquinol N.A. Inc.
2000 Georges Road
Lavaltrie
J5T 3S5
Quebec
CANADA