Recall of products

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Health Canada is requesting a recall from the market of certain products containing Ephedral/ ephedrine after a risk assessment concluded that these products pose a serious risk to health. Adverse effects include stroke, heart attack, seizures, psychoses and deaths have been reported.

People suffering from heart conditions, high blood pressure and diabetes are among those particularly at risk.

Health Canada advises people who may be consuming products containing more than 8mg of ephedrine per single dose to stop using them and return them to their points of sale.

If a consumer has concerns about a product, or is not sure if the recommended dosage exceeds the limit, they should consult with their pharmacist.