Cholester-Aid: Reported adverse reactions
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Summary
Product
Cholester-Aid
Issue
Health products - Adverse reaction
What to do
Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.
Affected products
Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cholester-Aid | Cholester-Aid | NPN 80079874 | Capsule | 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E,26E,30E,34E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaenyl]-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl 15.0 mg, Cynara cardunculus 100.0 mg, Folate 165.0 mcg, Free plant sterols 150.0 mg, Monascus pilosus-fermented Oryza sativa 166.6 mg, Niacine 83.3 mg, Policosanol 7.0 mg, Riboflavin 15.0 mg, Serrapeptase 10.0 mg/20000.0 SPU, Silybum marianum 100.0 mg, Vitamine B12 100.0 mcg, Vitamine B6 15.0 mg | 222197 |
Issue
Affected lot being voluntarily recalled due to reported adverse reactions possibly to niacin (reddening skin flush, heat sensation).
What you should do
- Verify if your product is affected.
- Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
- Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
- Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
- Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
Additional information
Background
Depth of recall: Retailers
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Natural health products
Companies
Les Importations Herbasanté Inc.
377 Avenue Ste-Croix, Montreal, QC H4N 2L3
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-72697
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