Ezetimibe: One lot recalled as some bottles may contain perindopril 4 mg tablets.
Summary
If your bottle of ezetimibe 10 mg tablets contains any perindopril 4 mg tablets, or if you are unsure, return it to your pharmacy immediately. 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, including symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing or severe swelling of the lips, mouth or throat.
Affected products
Brand |
Product Name |
Market Authorization |
Dosage Form |
Strength |
Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ezetimibe |
Ezetimibe |
DIN 02429659 |
Tablet |
Ezetimibe 10mg |
100063638 |
Issue
Affected lot may contain tablet(s) of Teva-Perindopril 4mg.
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
Previous recalls or alerts
Background
Depth of recall: Retailers
Details
Sivem Pharmaceuticals ULC.
4705 Dobrin,
St-Laurent, QC,
H4R 2P7
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