Health product recall

Apo-Dustasteride 0.5 mg: Affected lot may contain undersized capsules

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Summary

Product
Apo-Dustasteride 0.5 mg
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.

Distribution
National

Affected products

Brand Product Name Market Authorization Dosage Form Strength Lot number
APOTEX Apo-Dustasteride 0.5 mg DIN 02404206 Capsule DUTASTERIDE 0.5mg AW8321A

Issue

Affected lot may contain undersized capsules.

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  5. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Retailers, Wholesalers & Pharmacies

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies

Apotex Inc.
150 Signet Drive
Toronto, ON
M9L 1T9

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Distribution
National
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-77719

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