Expanded recall: ratio-ECTOSONE (TEVA-ECTOSONE) 0.1% regular lotion and 0.05% mild lotion recalled due to an impurity that may pose health risks
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Summary
Product
ratio-ECTOSONE (TEVA-ECTOSONE) 0.1% regular and 0.05% mild lotions
Issue
Health products - Product quality
Health products - Labelling
What to do
Do not use these products. Consult a health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns. Return products to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratio-ECTOSONE / TEVA-ECTOSONE 0.05% 60mL | TEVA-ECTOSONE | DIN 00653209 | Lotion | BETAMETHASONE (BETAMETHASONE VALERATE) 0.05 % | 690516 688519 |
| Ratio-ECTOSONE / TEVA-ECTOSONE 0.1% 60mL | TEVA-ECTOSONE | DIN 00750050 | Lotion | BETAMETHASONE (BETAMETHASONE VALERATE) 0.1 % | 686589 686592 686652 686653 687324 687325 687517 687518 688546 688547 688825 688826 690415 690416 690417 690418 |
Issue
Affected lots contain presence of contaminant (degradant) and have labelling errors including incorrect product name and dosing instructions.
What you should do
- Do not use the affected products. Consult a health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns.
- Return the products to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.
- Contact Teva Canada Ltd. toll-free at 1-800-268-4129 if you have questions about the recall.
- Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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Additional information
Background
Depth of recall: End Users, Retailers, Wholesalers, Health Care Establishments
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies
Teva Canada Limited
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto, ON M1B 2K9
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type I
Identification number
RA-75725
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