Unauthorized eye drops seized from two Richmond, B.C. retailers

Health Canada is informing Canadians that five brands of unauthorized eye drops (listed in table below) labelled to contain a prescription drug (neostigmine methylsulfate) have been seized from two retailers, Cube Inc. and Magic Queen Cosmetics in Richmond, B.C. (Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazelbridge Way). These products may pose serious risks to the health of Canadians.

Unauthorized product

Speak to your healthcare practitioner should you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of these products. Read the label of the products you buy to verify that they have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality. Health products that have been authorized for sale by Health Canada will have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) or a Natural Product Number (NPN) on the label. Products that have been authorized for sale can be found by searching the Drug Product Database and the Licensed Natural Health Product Database . Report any adverse events using these products to Health Canada . Report complaints about health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free to 1-800-267-9675, or complete an online complaint form .