Unauthorized prescription product "Kobayashi Eyebon Eyewash" seized at Catwalk Boutique in Burnaby may pose serious health risks

Health Canada is advising consumers that the unauthorized prescription product “Kobayashi Eyebon Eyewash” may pose serious health risks. The product is labelled to contain the prescription drug, aminocaproic acid, and is promoted as an eyewash for contact lens users and for the prevention of eye disease. The product, sold in three formats (Cool, Mild and Regular), was seized at the Catwalk Boutique retail location in Burnaby, B.C. (1313 – 4500 Kingsway). The product was also being sold online ( www.ac-beauty.com/shop ) and at the Catwalk Boutique retail location in Richmond, B.C. (2005 - 4000 No.3 Rd.). The unauthorized health product was packaged and labelled in Japanese. As a result, information about ingredients, usage, dosage and side effects may not be understood by all consumers. Products that contain prescription drug ingredients should only be taken under the supervision of a health professional because they are used to treat specific diseases, and may cause serious side effects.

Stop using this product. Consult with your health care professional if you have used it and have health concerns. Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada’s Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database . Report adverse events to health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345, or by reporting online, by mail or by fax . Report complaints about health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1-800-267-9675, or complete an online complaint form .