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Lin Yan Yin Chiao: Batch# JI0324, expiry date 03/2011
- Starting date:
- May 3, 2010
- Posting date:
- May 3, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Foreign Product Alert (FPA)
- Subcategory:
- Natural health products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Important Safety Information, Undeclared Substance
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-120001439
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.
Source of alert
Singapore Health Sciences Authority
Product name
Lin Yan Yin Chiao: batch# JI0324, expiry date 03/2011
Manufacturer / Place of origin
Manufactured by Hefei Shenlu & Double Crane Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., China
Product description
According to the product packaging, Lin Yan Yin Chiao is used for "eliminating the heat-evil and expelling superficial evils. Applicable to cold, influenza, fever, headache, cough and sore throat."
Reason for warning
The Singapore Health Sciences Authority issued a recall notice for one batch (batch# JI0324, expiry date 03/2011) of Lin Yan Yin Chiao after it was found to contain undeclared chlorpheniramine and paracetamol (acetaminophen):
- Chlorpheniramine is an over-the-counter antihistamine drug.
- Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is an ingredient used in both over-the-counter and prescription drugs to treat fever and pain.
Possible side effects
Side effects associated with chlorpheniramine include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion and blurred vision. Long-term use of high doses of acetaminophen may cause serious liver damage.
What you should do
Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a health care professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of this product.
Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the product listed above in the Canadian marketplace.
Background
Drugs and natural health products that are authorized for sale in Canada will have either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. These numbers indicate that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
As of the date of this posting, no adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of this product have been reported in Canada.
Report a health or safety concern
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
- Visit Health Canada's Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
Media enquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public enquiries
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709
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