Health product recall

Esomeprazole, Candesartan and Pravastatin Tablets: OOS result for Finished Product Assay and/or Blend Uniformity

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Summary

Product
TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE 20MG, TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG, TARO-CANDESARTAN, TARO-PRAVASTATIN
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

See instructions below. 

Affected products

Brand

Product Name

Market Authorization

Dosage Form

Strength

Lot

TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE

TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE TAB 20MG

DIN 02423979

Tablet

Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Tablets
Delayed release tablets, 20 mg esomeprazole
(as esomeprazole magnesium amorphous)

PTB0114A

TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE

TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE TAB 40MG

DIN 02423987

Tablet

Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Tablets
Delayed release tablets, 40 mg esomeprazole
(as esomeprazole magnesium amorphous)

AB92948, AB94331A, PTC0254A, PTC0695A

TARO-CANDESARTAN

TARO-CANDESARTAN TABS 16MG

DIN 02380706

Tablet

Candesartan cilexetil tablets 16 mg

PTB0041A

TARO-PRAVASTATIN

TARO-PRAVASTATIN 10MG

DIN 02284421

Tablet

Pravastatin Sodium Tablets 10 mg

AB76493

Issue

Out of Specification result for Finished Product Assay and/or Blend Uniformity

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 

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

Recalling Firm: 

Sun Pharma Canada Inc. (formerly Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.)

126 East Drive, Brampton, ON, L6T 1C1

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Retail
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-64570

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