Health Canada’s Review Recommends Codeine Only Be Used In Patients Aged 12 And Over

Summary Health Canada has reviewed codeine-containing products and recommends they be used only in patients aged 12 and older. This recommendation applies to codeine products distributed across Canada. The review was conducted due to product safety concerns related to age-appropriate use.

Reason

Product safety

Category

consumer product recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-PRODUCTS

Recall date

2013-06-06

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3693498c-58ab-40b2-9363-660ec6632721