Updated Labelling for Piroxicam – Drug No Longer to be Used for Acute Pain or Inflammation
Health Canada is informing Canadian health care professionals and consumers of recent restrictions regarding the use of the prescription drug piroxicam.
The Government of Canada Reminds Canadians about the Importance of Food Safety During the Summer Months
Now that summer is here, Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to protect themselves from food-borne illnesses: clean, separate, cook and chill.
Levemir insulin - Lot numbers XZF0036, XZF0037, and XZF0038
The U.S. FDA warned consumers not to buy or use three lots of Levemir insulin vials (lots XZF0036, XZF0037 and XZF0038). These lots were reported stolen in the U.S. and have reappeared for sale on the U.S. market. These lots may not have been stored and handled properly and may pose a serious risk to health.
Health Canada Reviewing Hydroxycut Products in light of U.S. Advisory
Health Canada is aware of the public warning issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning on May 1, 2009 regarding certain Hydroxycut products.
Government of Canada Supports Teaching Canadian Physicians More About First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health
Medical Educational Modules in First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health were launched today by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, together with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC).
Health Canada Warns Consumers That The Unauthorized Natural Health Product Kwan Loong Medicated Oil May Cause Adverse Health Effects
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the unauthorized product, Kwan Loong Medicated Oil, as it contains chloroform. Sale of chloroform for human use is prohibited under the Food and Drug Regulations.
Health Canada Advises Canadians of Strangulation Hazard Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds May Pose to Children
In a continuing effort to protect infants and young children, Health Canada is warning consumers of the possible strangulation hazard presented by Roman shades and roll-up blinds.
Statement Regarding a Potential Disruption in Global Isotope Supply Due to Shutdown of Dutch Reactor
On Friday, August 22, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited informed Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn that a reactor in the Netherlands that makes isotopes has temporarily shut down due to technical difficulties.