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Health product recall

Uremol HC Lotion 150 mL

Starting date:
March 25, 2011
Posting date:
May 2, 2011
Type of communication:
Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Identification number:
RA-2011A93

Reason

The product has below the stated claim of hydrocortisone acetate.

Depth of distribution

This product is distributed from UPS-SCS Burlington to various wholesalers across Canada. UPS-SCS also transfers stock to their Calgary Distribution Center for Western Canada distribution. A copy of the lot management report is included for Burlington and Calgary distribution centers. GSK sales are to wholesalers only. Wholesalers then distribute to Pharmacies.

Affected products

Uremol HC Lotion 150 mL

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00560022

Dosage form

Topical Lotion

Strength

Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% Urea 10%

Lot or serial number

All lots (8L56,9A02,9C05,9D03,9F08, 9H09, 9K10,NA05,NB07, NC13, NE06, NK15, NM16, 1C12)

Companies

Recalling Firm
GlaxoSmithKline Canada Inc. 7333 Mississauga Road North Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6L4
Marketing Authorization Holder
GlaxoSmithKline Canada Inc. 7333 Mississauga Road North Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6L4