This page has been archived on the Web

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

Archived

This page has been archived on the Web.

Health product recall

Ester-C 500 mg Chewable

Starting date:
August 9, 2013
Posting date:
August 22, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-35135

Recalled Products

A. Ester-C 500 mg Chewable

Reason

The French directions are incorrect on the inner bottle label and the outer carton. 
The French directions state “Prendre deux (2) comprimes par jour” which means “Take two (2) tablets per day “
The English directions correctly state “Take two (2) tablets twice daily”

Depth of distribution

Distributed to the retail level.  Nationally in Canada only.

Affected products

A. Ester-C 500 mg Chewable

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
NPN 80038261
Dosage form

Chewable Tablet

Strength
  • Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate and sodium ascorbate): 500 mg
  • Calcium (from calcium ascorbate): 22.5 mg
  • Zinc (from zinc oxide): 8 mg
Lot or serial number
  • 3C239308A
Companies
Recalling Firm
Vita Health Products Inc.
150 Beghin Ave.
Winnipeg
R2J 3W2
Manitoba
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Vita Health Products Inc.
150 Beghin Ave.
Winnipeg
R2J 3W2
Manitoba
CANADA

Date modified: