Health product recall

PMS-Methylphenidate CR 10 mg capsule; exceed the acceptable intake limit for N-nitroso-methylphenidate

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Summary

Product
PMS-Methylphenidate CR 10 mg capsule
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.

Affected products

Brand Product Name Market Authorization Dosage Form Strength Lot number
Pharmascience Inc. PMS-Methylphenidate CR 10 mg capsule DIN 02536943 Capsule (extended release) Methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 mg 650529

Issue

The affected lot exceed the acceptable intake limit for N-nitroso-methylphenidate (NMPH).

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

Pharmascience Inc.
100 6111 Royalmount Ave
Montreal Quebec H4P 2T4 Canada 

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type I
Identification number
RA-77672

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