Other safety alerts
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| Canada: Reminding Canadians about using acetaminophen safely |
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With the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deciding to change dosage requirements for prescription acetaminophen combination products, Health Canada is reminding Canadians about using acetaminophen safely. Health Canada continues to review emerging and available safety evidence, including that used by the FDA to reach its decision and will determine if any new action may be needed to protect health and safety.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2011/2011_05-eng.php
In Hong Kong, there are ten products registered which contains paracetamol (another name of acetaminophen) in combination with opioids. Most of these products are prescription drugs. In light of the new labeling requirement of FDA, the issue will be considered in the coming meeting of the Registration Committee of Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Letter to inform healthcare professionals about FDA’s decision and remind them about using acetaminophen safely will be issued. In addition, any actions from other health authorities will be kept in view.
Ends/Friday, January 14, 2011
Issued at HKT 14:30
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