Infant and children Advil products has been recalled by Health Canada.
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has initiated a voluntary recall of 126 lots of Advil liquid products for infants and children due to a potential risk of inconsistences in dosing of the product.
According to Health Canada, “clumps” of Ibuprofen may form in the bottle, leading to higher or lower doses that are given to children and infants if the bottle is not shaken well.
A child receiving too low a dose may mean the medication will not be adequate in reducing the fever. This has the potential to lead to other health issues, and in rare cases, convulsions.
Although Health Canada said it is unlikely, if the dose is too high it could lead to vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, ‘ringing in the ears,’ and decreased breathing rates.
Health Canada is recommending that consumers stop using the products and return them to a pharmacy. They are also advising parents who have given the product to their children and now have concerns to contact their health care practitioner.
The Pfizer’s recall is being monitored by Health Canada and will inform Canadians if any new safety information arises.
A list of the affected products can be found through the Government of Canada website.
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