Health product recall

JAMP-Guanfacine XR 4 mg: Foreign matter

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Summary

Product
JAMP-Guanfacine XR 4 mg
Issue
Health products - Product quality
Health products - Product safety
What to do

Check your or your child’s pill bottle to ensure that the green JAMP Guanfacine XR 4mg tablets do not have any brown or amber-coloured stains. If stains are identified, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy to obtain a replacement. Talk to a health care professional if you have any questions or any health concerns.

Affected products

Brand

Product Name

Market Authorization

Dosage Form

Strength

Lot

JAMP GUANFACINE XR

JAMP-Guanfacine XR 4 mg

DIN 02523582

Tablet (Extended Release)

Guanfacine hydrochloride 4 mg

GEF2013

Issue

 Presence of foreign matter in affected lot.

What you should do

  • Check your or your child's pill bottle to ensure that the green JAMP Guanfacine XR 4mg tablets do not have any brown or amber-coloured stains. If stains are identified, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy for a replacement.
  • Talk to a health care professional if you have questions or have health concerns.
  • Contact JAMP Pharma Corporation by calling 450-449-4326 (option 3) or 1-866-399-9091 (option 3), 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 4 mg tablets before dispensing and report any unusual tablets or other issue to the company and to Health Canada.

Additional information

Previous recalls or alerts
Background

Depth of recall: Retailers

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies

JAMP Pharma Corporation

1310 Nobel, Boucherville, QC, J4B 5H3

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-75380

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