Apotex Recalls Apo-acyclovir Tablets Due To A Nitrosamine Impurity
Apotex is recalling Apo-Acyclovir tablets in 200 mg and 800 mg strengths across Canada because they contain a nitrosamine impurity. Nitrosamines are chemical contaminants that can form during manufacturing. The recall affects multiple batches of this antiviral medication used to treat herpes infections.
- Product
- Apo-Acyclovir (acyclovir) 200 mg and 800 mg tablets (UPDATED 2022-07-28 to add additional recalled lots)
- Reason
- Contamination
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- Canada
- Agency
- HC-PRODUCTS
- Recall date
- 2022-07-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Canada-wide
Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cc5b07df-0c02-41d3-a17a-05568f781156