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Three companies voluntarily recalling all lots of their antipsychotic medication due to possible contamination issues

Issued May 18, 2013
Issue
In consultation with Health Canada, three companies (Cobalt Pharmaceuticals Company, Laboratoires Riva Inc. and Sanis Health Inc.) are voluntarily recalling all lots of their antipsychotic product (Quetiapine) due to potential contamination with an antibiotic product (Clindamycin) during the manufacturing process. The recall affects the 25 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg doses of Co Quetiapine, Riva Quetiapine, and Sanis Quetiapine. Quetiapine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adult patients. All three companies are advising health care professionals to contact their patients who have been supplied with any quetiapine (listed above) product to help ensure a safe transition over to alternative authorised and not affected Quetiapine products on the Canadian market.
Hazard description
Contamination
What to do
Immediately contact your healthcare practitioner with any questions or concerns regarding the use of quetiapine products. Do not discontinue treatment and contact your health care professional to obtain medical advice. Report any adverse reaction potentially related to these products to Health Canada . Contact Health Canada’s toll-free line at 1-800-267-9675 with questions or complaints about these products.