Other Updated 2022-08-20

Recall of one lot of pms-Hydromorphone due to packaging error that could potentially lead to overdose

Recalled Product

pms-Hydromorphone, 2 mg tablets (DIN 00885436) marketed by Pharmascience Inc. Sold to pharmacies in bottles of 100 tablets for dispensing to consumers.

✅ What Should You Do?

⚠️ Stop using this product until you have checked the recall details below.
Check your bottle of pms-Hydromorphone to ensure you have the correct tablets.
💰 Check if you are eligible for a refund or free replacement from the retailer or manufacturer.
📋 Report a product safety incident to Health Canada

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Hazard / Issue

Adverse reaction - Dosage - Labelling - Packaging - Product safety - Product withdrawal

Issued by

Communications and Public Affairs Branch

⚠️ What You Should Do

Check your bottle of pms-Hydromorphone to ensure you have the correct tablets. The 2 mg hydromorphone tablets are round and orange with a "2" on one side of the tablet and "pms" on the other side. The 8 mg hydromorphone tablets are round and white with an "8" on one side of the tablet and "pms" on the other side.Stop using product from the affected lot and contact your pharmacy immediately for a replacement product.If you have accidentally taken the 8 mg hydromorphone tablet instead of the 2 mg hydromorphone tablet and you have any health concerns, or are unsure whether you have taken too much hydromorphone, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. If naloxone is available, be prepared to administer it.If you have any questions about the recall, contact Pharmascience Inc. at medinfo@pharmascience.com or 1-888-550-6060.Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.

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