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Health product recall

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

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