Apotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
Why it was recalled
Contamination
What you should do
Continue taking your medication unless you have been advised to stop by your health care provider. You do not need to return your medication to your pharmacy. Not treating your condition may pose a greater health risk. Talk to your health care provider if you are taking a recalled product and are concerned about your health. If you have questions about the recall, contact Apotex Inc. at 1-888-628-0732 or by email at apotex4315@sedgwick.com.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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Recall data is sourced from Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts open dataset. MedShort.ca is an independent tracking tool and does not provide medical advice — for questions about this recall, contact the manufacturer or your pharmacist, or read the full notice linked above.