Other Updated 2022-01-12

Health Canada safety review finds link between the use of Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib) and increased risk of serious heart-related issues and cancer

Recalled Product

Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib), a prescription drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis.


Hazard / Issue

Product safety

Issued by

Communications and Public Affairs Branch

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