Sivem ezetimibe 10 mg tablets: One lot recalled as some bottles may contain perindopril 4 mg tablets

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.