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PMS-Losartan-HCTZ (2014-05-23)
- Starting date:
- May 23, 2014
- Posting date:
- May 28, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Hazard classification:
- Type I
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-39633
Recalled Products
PMS-Losartan-HCTZ
Reason
This lot is being recalled due to a labeling error on the blisters which was found as a result of a complaint. The printed boxes indicate the proper strength of 100mg/25mg while some blisters have 100mg/12.5mg inscribed on their surface.
Depth of distribution
Wholesalers and pharmacies across Canada
Affected products
PMS-Losartan-HCTZ
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02392240
Dosage form
Tablet
Strength
- Hydrochlorothiazide, 25mg
- Losartan Potassium, 100mg
Lot or serial number
0300804
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Pharmascience Inc.
100 - 6111 Royalmount Ave.
Montreal
H4P 2T4
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Pharmascience Inc.
100 - 6111 Royalmount Ave.
Montreal
H4P 2T4
Quebec
CANADA