Enteric Coated Daily Low Dose ASA 81mg: free salicylic acid can be out of specification
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Summary
Product
Enteric Coated Daily Low Dose ASA 81mg
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do
Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
Distribution
National
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland | Enteric Coated Daily Low Dose ASA 81mg | DIN 02363127 | Tablet (Delayed-Release) | ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 81mg | 3G4475SUL, 3G4865SZJ, 3G5265SZJ, 3G5675TFJ, 3H3795U9R, 3H3475TFH & 3H3475TFJ |
| Equate | Enteric Coated Daily Low Dose ASA 81mg | DIN 02363127 | Tablet (Delayed-Release) | ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 81mg | 3G4865RXX, 3H3795U9Q & 3H3795VA2 |
| RIVA | RIVASA 81mg EC | DIN 02420279 | Tablet (Delayed-Release) | ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 81mg | 3G4865SUK |
| Compliments | ASA 81mg | DIN 02372177 | Tablet (Delayed-Release) | ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 81mg | 3H3795U7K, 3H3795TTJ, 3H3795RRQ & 3G4865SSK |
| Stanley | ASA 81mg | DIN 02372177 | Tablet (Delayed-Release) | ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 81mg | 3G4865SUJ & 3H3795UNK |
Issue
The impurity, free salicylic acid, may be out of specification in the affected lots.
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 - Drugs
Companies
Vita Health Products Inc. 150 Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 3W2
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Distribution
National
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-77325
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