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Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy and risk of kidney damage in unborn babies, leading to low amniotic fluid

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Health Canada is investigating the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy and the rare, but serious, risk of kidney problems in an unborn baby, in response to a Drug Safety Communication recently released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this issue.

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Updates to safety labelling for benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs

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OTTAWA – Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like prescription drugs (commonly referred to as “Z-drugs)—commonly used to treat sleep and anxiety disorders, certain seizure disorders, and to help relax muscles or relieve muscle pain—can lead to problematic use and substance use disorder. To help mitigate these risks, Health Canada is asking manufacturers to update their safety warnings to include more prominent and consistent messaging for patients and healthcare professionals.

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Laboratoire Atlas Inc. is recalling one lot of “ATLAS – Codeine phosphate syrup 5 mg/mL” because some bottles contain isopropyl rubbing alcohol

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Product: ATLAS – Codeine phosphate syrup 5 mg/mL (DIN 00050024) lot number 35MC, expiry date 2023-03, Laboratoire Atlas Inc. Issue: One lot of ATLAS – Codeine phosphate syrup 5 mg/mL is being recalled because some bottles contain isopropyl rubbing alcohol 70%. What to do: Stop taking product from the affected lot and obtain a replacement product from your pharmacist. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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Counterfeit Daily Shield Hand Sanitizer

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Health Canada is informing Canadians that a counterfeit version of the authorized Daily Shield hand sanitizer has been found for sale at a Dollarama store in Thunder Bay. The counterfeit version is labelled with NPN 80098979, Lot 6942; Expiry May 2023 and is sold in a 250 mL format.