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Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)

Issued April 13, 2026
Issue
Product Nitrous Oxide Chargers Issue Health products - Product safety What to do Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes. If you use prescription nitrous oxide recreationally and experience side effects, seek medical attention immediately.
Hazard description
The affected products are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada.
What to do
Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes. Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects. For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use . Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Reference
ID
RA-81896