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AMITRIPTYLINE 10 & 50mg: NDMA and NNORT impurity

Issued August 16, 2023
Issue
Affected lot exceed the acceptable cumulative intake limit for N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) and N-nitroso-nortriptyline (NNORT).
Hazard description
Contamination
What to do
Continue taking your medication . Not treating a condition may pose a greater health risk than potential nitrosamine exposure. Contact your health care provider: to discuss treatment options if you're using a recalled product if you have taken a recalled product and are concerned about your health Ask your pharmacist if you're not sure if the product you're taking has been recalled.
Product
Product name
AMITRIPTYLINE 10 & 50mg
Reference
ID
RA-74143