Sivem ezetimibe 10 mg tablets: One lot recalled as some bottles may contain perindopril 4 mg tablets
Why it was recalled
Product safety
What you should do
Check your medication bottle to ensure it only contains Sivem ezetimibe 10 mg tablets.Sivem ezetimibe 10 mg is a white oblong tablet, with “93" stamped on one side and "A11" on the other.Perindopril 4 mg is a spotted light green oblong tablet, with “4” stamped on one side and nothing stamped on the other. The tablet is scored (indented) on both middle edges.If the bottle contains any unusual tablets, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy immediately. Your pharmacist will check the tablets and provide you with a replacement, if needed.If you are unable to return your tablets to the pharmacy right away, talk to your pharmacist or doctor for further guidance.Seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing serious side effects (e.g., dizziness, light-headedness or fainting, or severe allergic reaction).If you have questions about this recall, contact Sivem Pharmaceuticals by calling 1-855-757-4836 or by emailing drugsafety@mckesson.ca.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 Sivem ezetimibe 10 mg tablets before dispensing to ensure they do not contain perindopril 4 mg tablets. Report any unusual bottles or other issues 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.