Health product recall

APO-QUETIAPINE XR - May exceed the established acceptable intake limit for N-nitroso-desalkyl-quetiapine (NNAP).

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Summary

Product
APO-QUETIAPINE XR
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 numbers

APOTEX

APO-QUETIAPINE XR 50mg

DIN 02457229

Tablet (Extended Release)

Quetiapine fumarate 50mg

M2213002, M2213003 & M2214445

APOTEX

APO-QUETIAPINE XR 200mg

DIN 02457245

Tablet (Extended Release)

Quetiapine fumarate 200mg

M2214011 & M2214015

Issue

Affected lots may exceed the established acceptable intake limit for N-nitroso-desalkyl-quetiapine (NNAP).

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: Wholesalers & Retailers

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 I
Identification number
RA-76888

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