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Product Recall: Biomedic Acetaminophen with Codeine – a message from Health Canada

Biomedic Acetaminophen with Codeine: Recall Due To Missing Child-Resistant PackagingTeva Canada Limited, in consultation with Health Canada, is recalling one lot (#669745) of Biomedic Acetaminophen with Codeine (30 caplets with 300 mg acetaminophen and 8 mg codeine) due to missing child-resistant packaging.The recalled lot was distributed in July 2014 in the provinces of British Columbia […]

A permanent, lifelong disability – A message from Health Canada

A permanent, lifelong disabilityDid you know that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is considered to be the leading known preventable cause of birth defects and non-genetic, developmental disability in Canada and abroad?FASD describes a range of disabilities that result from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. They cannot be cured and have lifelong impacts on individuals. […]