Other Updated 2023-02-07

Amitriptyline antidepressant drugs recalled because of a nitrosamine impurity

Recalled Product

Amitriptyline 10 mg tablets (Updated 2023-02-07 to add one recalled lot of APO-Amitriptyline)


Hazard / Issue

Contamination - Product safety

Issued by

Communications and Public Affairs Branch

⚠️ What You Should Do

Patients can continue to take their medication as prescribed by their health care provider as there is no immediate risk in continuing to take the recalled medication. Stopping amitriptyline may lead to mild withdrawal symptoms.Contact your health care provider if you have taken a recalled product and you have concerns about your health. Ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether you are taking a recalled product.Contact the company if you have questions about the recall:Apotex Inc. via Sedgwick by calling at 1-866-875-0382, or by email at apotex3904@sedgwick.comAA Pharma at 1-905-669-1565Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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