Benzocaine-containing Products And The Risk Of Methemoglobinemia In Children Under Two Years Of Age
Recall Summary Benzocaine-containing products used in children under two years old are being recalled because they can cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition where the blood's ability to carry oxygen is reduced. These products are distributed across Canada. The recall affects benzocaine-containing drugs used in this age group.
- Reason
- Product safety
- Category
- drug recall
- Country
- Canada
- Agency
- HC-DRUGS
- Recall date
- 2020-10-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Canada-wide
Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/38e32329-4dc9-4382-acc8-8782dd218a9c