health canada A clean pharmaceutical company has been granted a temporary exception to import limited quantities of a children’s pain and fever drug as the country continues to face shortages.
Pediatric Pain and Fever (Acetaminophen 160mg Per 5mL Oral Suspension) Drug genexa It will be available at major retailers across Canada “on a temporary basis,” the company said in a statement Thursday.
David Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Genexa, said, “As the need for access to children’s medicine in Canada increases, we are pleased to work with Health Canada to provide our children’s pain and fever medicine ” ,
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The drug, which is being imported from the United States, is intended for children ages 2-11 and will be available at Walmart, Rexall, Costco, Sobey and Loblaw, among other retailers. company,
“We are committed to assisting our neighbors to the north and continue to work closely with Health Canada to secure long-term approval as well as introduce other formulations and products into Canada,” Johnson said. “
According to the company’s statement, this medicine is intended to temporarily reduce fever and provide temporary relief from the symptoms of cold and flu. Contains certain inactive ingredients including organic agave syrup, organic blueberry flavor, purified water, natural citric extract and natural flavor.
Genexa granted a temporary exception to import Children’s Pain and Fever into Canada to help address ongoing drug shortages.
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To determine availability in stores, the company suggests calling or checking stock online “as retailers are in the process of delivering products to stores across Canada.”
Canada has been grappling with a children’s drug shortage since last summer. At the end of last month, Health Canada allowed “Exceptional importation” of Turkish-authorized pediatric acetaminophen to Alberta.
According to Health Canada, this is the first product, other than Tylenol or Advil, brought to Alberta to assist with the shortage, other than an import from Turkey. import list,
As of February 7, 2,430,322 units of the children’s pain and fever medicine had been imported into Canada for hospitals, community pharmacies and retail outlets. According to the government from countries including the US and Australia.
“This medication shortage can be a distressing situation for parents and caregivers,” Health Canada says on its website.
“Buy only what you need. We want to make sure everyone has the medicines they need,” the agency says.
The agency also urged Canadians to make sure they are not using expired products, choose the right medicine for their child’s age and carefully follow the dosage information for any product.
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