Health product recall

Mint-Betahistine 8, 16 & 24mg: Data integrity concerns with product's bioequivalence data that could lead to incorrect dosing.

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Summary

Product
Mint-Betahistine 8, 16 & 24mg
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

 

Return the affected products to your local pharmacy for a replacement, and for proper disposal. If you are unsure whether your product is affected, check with your pharmacy. Consult a health care professional if you have used the affected product and you have health concerns.

Affected products

Brand

`Product Name

Market Authorization

Dosage Form

Strength

Lot

Mint-Betahistine 8 mg

Mint-Betahistine 8 mg

DIN 02538121

Tablet

Betahistine Hydrochloride 8 mg

2330704;
2430152

Mint-Betahistine 16mg

Mint-Betahistine 16mg

DIN 02538148

Tablet

Betahistine Hydrochloride 16 mg

2330705,
2330945,
2330946,
2330947,
2430153

Mint-Betahistine 24 mg

Mint-Betahistine 24 mg

DIN 02538156

Tablet

Betahistine Hydrochloride 24 mg

2330706A,
2430154

Issue

Data integrity concerns with product's bioequivalence data that could lead to incorrect dosing.

What you should do

  • Return the affected products to your local pharmacy for a replacement, and for proper disposal. If you are unsure whether your product is affected, check with your pharmacy.
  • Consult a health care professional if you have used the affected product and you have health concerns.
  • Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
  • Contact the companies if you have questions about their recall:
    • Accel Pharma Inc., by contacting Betty Cory at Accel Quality Assurance by calling 416-271-4775, or by email at bcory@regxia.com
    • Mint Pharmaceuticals Inc., by contacting Olenka Crewe at Mint Pharmaceuticals Inc. Scientific Affairs by calling 416-803-9151, or by email at olenkac@mintpharmaceuticals.com
    • Pharmascience Inc. by calling, toll-free, at 1-800-340-9735, or by email at customercarePms@pharmascience.com

Additional information

Previous recalls or alerts
Background

Depth of recall: Retailers

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type I
Identification number
RA-75634

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