Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)
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Summary
Product
Nitrous Oxide Chargers
Issue
Health products - Unauthorized product
What to do
Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes. If you use prescription nitrous oxide recreationally and experience side effects, seek medical attention immediately.
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whip-it! | NITRO Whip Cream Chargers | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Whip-it! | N2O Cream Chargers | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Whip-it! | N2O Elite Aluminum Cream Charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
Issue
The affected product(s) are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada.
What you should do
- Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.
- Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects.
- For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use.
- Report any health product-related side effects or complaints 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
1752288 ALBERTA LTD. O/A KDK DISTRIBUTORS
Bay 6, 3620-29 Street NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z8
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type I
Recall date
Identification number
RA-78443
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