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Important Information Concerning Medication for Parkinson's Disease
- Starting date:
- January 27, 2010
- Posting date:
- January 27, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Information Update
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Important Safety Information
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals
- Identification number:
- RA-110003729
Health Canada is aware that two Canadian companies that manufacture and/or distribute medications for Parkinson's Disease have posted information on their Web sites concerning the availability of some of the drugs they manufacture and/or distribute.
Bristol Myers Squibb Canada, the Canadian distributor of Sinemet CR (200/50) has information on its Web site: www.bmscanada.ca or call the Bristol Myers Squibb Canada Information Line at 1-800-267-0005.
Apotex Inc. has information on its generic product, Apo-Levocarb CR (200/50) on its Web site or call 1-877-427-6839.
Patients who are currently using Apo-Levocarb CR (200/50) or Sinemet CR (200/50) and have concerns about the supply of their medication may want to check the information provided by these companies or call the companies. Patients may also consult their health care professional in order to explore alternative treatments if they are unable to maintain an uninterrupted supply of their medication.
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