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Unauthorized products labelled to contain mifepristone and misoprostol (commonly known as the “abortion pill”), and unauthorized emergency contraceptive labelled to contain levonorgestrel (commonly known as the “morning after pill”)

Official notice

16 May 2023

Last checked

16 May 2023

Risk not stated by sourceHealth Canada

An official Health Canada notice concerns Unauthorized products labelled to contain mifepristone and misoprostol (commonly known as the “abortion pill”), and unauthorized emergency contraceptive labelled to contain levonorgestrel (commonly known as the “morning after pill”). Unauthorized drugs for abortion and emergency contraception sold illegally on “Dr. Pooja” websites Published 2023-05-16.

What to do now

Do not buy or use any unauthorized health products from “Dr. Pooja” websites. If you have taken unauthorized products labelled to contain mifepristone and misoprostol from these websites, seek immediate medical attention to receive a proper health assessment and medical care. If you have taken unauthorized products labelled to contain levonorgestrel, speak to your health care professional to receive a proper health assessment and medical care. Return unauthorized drugs to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. Only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies. Avoid buying health products from questionable or untrustworthy websites. Be aware of the risks of buying heath products online. Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada’s Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database. Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

Recall number

73674

Official notice

2023-05-16

The hazard

Unauthorized drugs for abortion and emergency contraception sold illegally on “Dr. Pooja” websites

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Recall Numbers

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Where it was sold

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Location 1

CA · Canada

Affected area 1

CA · Canada

Company & contacts

Brand: Unauthorized Labelled To Contain Mifepristone And Misoprostol And Unauthorized Emergency Contraceptive Labelled To Contain Levonorgestrel.

Source & status

Source

Health Canada

Tier

official

Category

HEALTH

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

73674

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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