ERFA HQ 4% Gel (2019-07-03)
- Starting date:
- July 3, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-70541
Last updated: 2019-07-23
Summary
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Product:
ERFA HQ 4% Gel
Reason
As of June 30, 2019, products containing hydroquinone greater than 2% will require a prescription from a healthcare practitioner to be sold in Canada and valid market authorization.
Depth of distribution
Retailers
Affected products
ERFA HQ 4% Gel
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
NPN 80068828
Dosage form
Gel
Strength
Hydroquinone 4.0 % (w/w)
Lot or serial number
M231, P027
Companies
- Recalling Firm
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ERFA Canada 2012 Inc.
8250 Decarie, Suite 110
Montreal
H4P 2P5
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
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ERFA Canada 2012 Inc.
8250 Decarie, Suite 110
Montreal
H4P 2P5
Quebec
CANADA