Painkiller recall issued for Novo-Gesic Forte over contamination risk
Teva Canada recalled one lot of Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg after phenolic resin or epoxy was detected. Health Canada recommends immediately stopping use and returning the product to a pharmacy.
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Teva Canada Limited has recalled one lot of Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg acetaminophen due to potential contamination with phenolic resin or epoxy. If ingested, these materials may cause injury to the digestive system.
The affected product has Drug Identification Number 00482323, lot number 100083040, and expiration date January 31, 2029. Pharmacies received the affected product in 1,000-count bottles and dispensed it to patients in smaller quantities.
Health Canada published the recall on Thursday. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to their local pharmacy for proper disposal and replacement. Canadians experiencing possible side effects or complaints are urged to report them to Health Canada.
Teva Canada Customer Care can be reached at 1 (800) 268-4129 or customer.service@tevacanada.com. A Health Canada statement said the agency is monitoring the recall and the company's preventative and corrective actions, and that it will take appropriate action if additional safety concerns arise.
By the numbers
What is the Drug Identification Number for the recalled Novo-Gesic Forte?
The Drug Identification Number for the recalled Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg is 00482323.
What is the lot number and expiration date of the recalled product?
The recalled lot number is 100083040, with an expiration date of January 31, 2029.
What contaminants were detected in the recalled Novo-Gesic Forte?
Phenolic resin or epoxy was detected in the recalled Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg, which may cause injury to the digestive system if ingested.
