Health Canada says some take-home naloxone kits may contain incorrect info – National

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Health Canada says some take-home naloxone kits may contain incorrect info – National

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Canadians who may own a naloxone take-home kit are

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to check the instructional card inside as it may need to be replaced over incorrect dosing information.

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According to a public advisory by Health Canada posted on Friday, take-home kits by ********* Hospital Specialties Ltd. are impacted and may contain a “SAVE ME” instructional card that recommends re-administration of a dose after three to five minutes.

Under the proper dosing guidelines, the kits allow for a second dose of the product to be given two to three minutes after the first dose.

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“Delaying the administration of an additional dose may result in permanent disability or ******,” the advisory notes.

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The kits impacted contain either naloxone as a nasal spray, an ampule — injectable — or an injectable vial and are used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose.

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Anyone who has an impacted kit containing an instructional card with the incorrect re-administration information is asked to contact the company at *****@*****.tld or visit the store where they obtained the kit to receive a revised “SAVE ME” card.

Health Canada says it is not removing the kits from the ********* market to avoid disrupting access to naloxone, but is monitoring the situation and will take appropriate action if needed.

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