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Canada: Recall: TARO-GLICLAZIDE MR: may contain the presence of pink coloured stain (identified as Candesartan Cilexetil)
 
Health Canada announces that Sun Pharma Canada Inc. is recalling one lot of TARO-GLICLAZIDE MR 60mg Tablet (Extended-Release) (lot number: PTF5132A) from wholesalers and retailers because affected lot may contain the presence of pink coloured stain (identified as Candesartan Cilexetil).

The product is indicated for control of hyperglycemia in gliclazide responsive diabetes mellitus of stable, mild, non-ketosis prone, maturity onset or adult type which cannot be controlled by proper dietary management and exercise, or when insulin therapy is not appropriate.

Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details: http://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/taro-gliclazide-mr-may-contain-presence-pink-coloured-stain-identified-candesartan

In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.

Ends/Friday, May 23, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:00
 
 
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