JAMP Guanfacine XR 1 mg: Foreign tablets
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Summary
Product
JAMP Guanfacine XR 1 mg
Issue
Health products - Product safety
What to do
Check your or your child’s pill bottle to ensure it contains only white, round JAMP Guanfacine XR 1 mg tablets. If it contains any green, oval JAMP Guanfacine XR 4 mg tablets, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy. Your pharmacist will check it and provide you with a replacement if needed. Contact a health care professional immediately if you or your child are experiencing signs and symptoms of overdose.
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMP Guanfacine XR | JAMP Guanfacine XR | DIN 02523558 | Tablet (Extended-Release) | Guanfacine (Guanfacine Hydrochloride) 1 MG | GFO2012 |
Issue
Affected lot may contain foreign tablets of JAMP Guanfacine XR 4 mg.
What you should do
- Check your or your child's pill bottle of JAMP Guanfacine XR 1 mg tablets to ensure it contains only 1 mg white, round tablets. If it contains any JAMP Guanfacine XR 4 mg green, oval tablets, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy. Your pharmacist will check it and provide you with a replacement if needed.
- Contact a health care professional immediately if you or your child are experiencing signs and symptoms of overdose.
- Contact JAMP Pharma Corporation by calling toll-free at 1-866-399-9091, extension 501, or by email at custjamp@jamppharma.com, if you have questions about this recall.
- Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Additional information for health professionals:
- Health care professionals, such as pharmacists, should check bottles of Guanfacine XR 1 mg tablets before dispensing and report any unusual bottles or other issue to the company and to Health Canada.
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Additional information
Background
Depth of recall: Retailers
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies
JAMP Pharma Corporation
1310 Rue Nobel,
Boucherville, Quebec
J4B 5H3
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type I
Identification number
RA-74729
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