Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)
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Summary
Product
Nitrous Oxide Charger
Issue
Health products - Product safety
What to do
Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes. If you use prescription nitrous oxide recreationally and experience side effects, seek medical attention immediately.
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotass | Whipped cream charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
Issue
The affected products are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada.
What you should do
- Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.
- Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects.
- For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use.
- Report any health product-related side effects or 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
Polar Imports Canada.
#107-11055 50 St SE,
Calgary, AB,
T2C 3E5
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type I
Recall date
Identification number
RA-81776
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