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Donepezil 10 mg tablets: Affected lot may contain over-sized tablets

Drugs · Type I · Last updated 2023-11-27

Is your product affected? Check the DIN and lot number on your package against the list in Health Canada's official notice.

See affected DINs and lot numbers on Health Canada ↗

Why it was recalled

Product safety

What you should do

  • If your pill bottle of Donepezil 10 mg tablets contains larger-than-normal tablets, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy. Your pharmacist will check it and provide a replacement if needed.
  • Contact a health care professional immediately if you notice you or someone you are caring for are experiencing serious side effects.
  • Contact Pro Doc Limitée by calling 1-800-361-8559 or emailing medinfo@prodoc.qc.caif you have questions about the recall.
  • Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
  • Additional information for health professionals:Health care professionals, such as pharmacists, should check bottles of Donepezil 10 mg tablets before dispensing and report any unusual packages to the company and 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.