ARCHIVED – Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
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Tag: 3-Health products | 2-Advisory
Non-prescription pain relief products containing codeine are not recommended for use in people under 18 years of age
Posted onOTTAWA – The Government of Canada is committed to informing Canadians about the risks of health products that contain opioids. As a result, Health Canada is advising Canadians that people under 18 years of age should not use non-prescription pain relief products containing codeine. Non-prescription codeine-containing pain relief products were previously not recommended for children and youth under 12 years of age.
Status of ranitidine drugs in Canada
Posted onHealth Canada is providing an update on the status of ranitidine drugs in Canada, including enhanced safety measures the Department is putting in place to detect an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
Three lots of antidiuretic DDAVP Spray recalled because of potential overdose risk
Posted on Ferring Inc. is recalling three lots of DDAVP Spray (desmopressin acetate nasal solution, 10 micrograms/spray) because the product may contain a higher than labelled dose of the active ingredient (desmopressin) and could pose an overdose risk. 
Counterfeit respirators
Posted onHealth Canada has identified counterfeit respirators in Canada and is advising consumers to stop using them as they may not protect Canadians against the virus that causes COVID-19. Counterfeit respirators are imitations of legitimate products. There are no assurances that they provide protection or prevent harm.
Certain vials of fertility drug Cetrotide recalled because of potential contamination
Posted on Health Canada is advising Canadians that EMD Serono, a Division of EMD Inc. Canada, is recalling one lot of Cetrotide 0.25mg because some vials may have missing stoppers, which could make the product unsterile. 
Information Update – Use of the drug Picato may increase the risk of skin cancer
Posted onJuly 2, 2020 For immediate release
Risk of poisoning from hand sanitizers sold in beverage containers
Posted onSome manufacturers of hand sanitizers are having difficulty producing or sourcing containers normally used for medical or household products. Many companies have increased their production in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but are finding that appropriate packaging is limited.
Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
Posted onAffected products Product Recalling Company NPN or DIN Lot numbers Expiry Date Date Added Eltraderm Hand Sanitizer – 70 % Ethyl Alcohol Eltraderm Limited 80098540 0217 April 2022 June 6, 2020 Hand Sanitizer Contract Packaging Distributions Inc. 80098453 8613026 8613042 8613048 8613055 8613057 8613058 8613061 8613064 8613066 April 2022 June 6, 2020 Gel 700 Hand Sanitizer Nature’s Own Cosmetic Company Inc. 80100166 8613026 8613042 8613048 8613055 8613057 8613058 8613061 8613064 8613066 May 2022 June 6, 2020 Sanilabs Hand Sanitizer 70% Ethanol Sanilabs Inc. 80098769 6069 April 20, 2022 June 6, 2020 6075 April 28, 2022 Walker Emulsions Hand Sanitizer Walker Emulsions Ltd. 80098678 209638 Not printed on the label June 6, 2020 Hand Sanitizer Désinfectant pour les mains Walker Emulsions Ltd. 80100040 210061 Not printed on the label June 6, 2020
Health Canada advises Canadians to help support the continued supply of medications
Posted onHealth Canada recognizes that drug shortages can have a significant impact on patients and health care professionals and is committed to addressing them when they occur.