Pfizer recalls Inderal-LA (propranolol hydrochloride) capsules due to a nitrosamine impurity
Why it was recalled
Contamination
What you should do
Contact your health care provider to discuss other treatment options, as there are no other companies marketing extended release propranolol in Canada.Continue taking your medication unless you have been advised to stop by your health care provider. Not treating your condition poses a greater health risk.Contact Pfizer Canada ULC at 1-800-463-6001 or www.pfizermedinfo.ca for medical inquiries and at 1-800-387-4974 for general inquiries if you have questions about the recall.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.