Unauthorized skin creams and lotions sold at various retailers in Quebec may pose serious health risks

Health Canada seized eight unauthorized skin lotions and creams from Ayotai Canada because they are labelled to contain a prescription drug (clobetasol propionate or betamethasone dipropionate). The unauthorized lotions and creams were distributed by Ayotai and sold by various retailers in Quebec. Prescription drugs can only be dispensed by a healthcare professional to a patient with a valid prescription. The products listed below have not been evaluated by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness or quality and may pose serious health risks. Affected product Image Product Name Labelled Ingredient Company Betasol Cream clobetasol propionate 0.05% Ayotai Canada Betasol Lotion clobetasol propionate 0.05% Ayotai Canada Diproson Cream betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% Ayotai Canada Abiet Distributions Inc. (added August 17, 2018) Haloderm clobetasol propionate 0.05% Ayotai Canada L’abdijanaise Cream clobetasol propionate 0.05% Ayotai Canada Lemonvate Cream clobetasol propionate 0.05% Ayotai Canada Natural Papaya Cream clobetasol propionate 0.05% Ayotai Canada Nature Secrète Cream clobetasol propionate 0.05% Ayotai Canada Neoprosone Gel Forte betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% Neomycin sulphate 0.1% Elikya Canada (added August 17, 2018)

Unauthorized product

Do not use these products. Consult with your health care professional if you have used any of these products 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 .