Medicine recalls
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| Canada: Two lots of Novo-Gesic Forte (acetaminophen) recalled due to labelling error that may lead to overdose and in the most severe cases, death |
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Health Canada announces that Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg tablets (acetaminophen) (lot number: 35364729A, 35217483A) due to a labelling error that could result in a person exceeding the maximum daily dosage for acetaminophen.
The label on the bottle of affected products incorrectly states “do not take more than 4000 mg (12 tablets) in 24 hours.” However, the number of tablets should be eight (8) based on the maximum daily dose of 4000 mg, not twelve (12).
Consumers referring to the incorrect directions for use could ingest doses of acetaminophen ranging from 4500 to 6000 mg (9-12 tablets) in 24 hours and experience symptoms of acetaminophen overdose. Signs of acetaminophen overdose include nausea, vomiting, lethargy, sweating, loss of appetite and pain in the upper part of the abdomen or stomach. Abdominal pain may be the first sign of liver damage and may not be apparent for 24 to 48 hours. Liver damage may result in liver failure or, in the most severe cases, death.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../76605a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Friday, Oct 8, 2021
Issued at HKT 14:00
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