Apotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
Critical priority
What you should do
- 1Continue taking your medication unless you have been advised to stop by your health care provider.
- 2You do not need to return your medication to your pharmacy.
- 3Not treating your condition may pose a greater health risk.
- 4Talk to your health care provider if you are taking a recalled product and are concerned about your health.
- 5If you have questions about the recall, contact Apotex Inc. at 1-888-628-0732 or by email at apotex4315@sedgwick.com.
The issue
Contamination
Affected product
Apo-Acyclovir (acyclovir) 200 mg and 800 mg tablets (UPDATED 2022-07-28 to add additional recalled lots)
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
Read the official Government of Canada notice
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