Health product recall

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

  1. Do not use the affected products. Consult a health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns.
  2. Return the products to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.
  3. Contact Teva Canada Ltd. toll-free at 1-800-268-4129 if you have questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

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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