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Health product recall

pms-Bisacodyl (2017-09-15)

Starting date:
September 15, 2017
Posting date:
October 3, 2017
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-64652

Affected products

pms-Bisacodyl

Reason

Results did not meet the specifications for the stability of the active ingredient content

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies across Canada

Affected products

pms-Bisacodyl

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00582883

Dosage form

Suppository

Strength

10mg

Lot or serial number

005692

006700

007701

008702

EXP 31/01/2021

Companies
Recalling Firm

Pharmascience Inc.

100, 6111 Royalmount Avenue

Montreal

H4P 2T4

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Pharmascience Inc.

100, 6111 Royalmount Avenue

Montreal

H4P 2T4

Quebec

CANADA