Health Canada has seized four unauthorized products from the shelves of a Vanier grocer, and is advising people who may have purchased them not to use them, and consult their healthcare professional if they have.
The products are Ampicillin, Kamox 500, Medampi 500 and Medomox 500, each of which is labelled as containing antibiotics that can only be dispensed with a prescription. None of the products has been evaluated by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness or quality, and they may pose serious health risks. Possible side effects include severe allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, as well as signs of liver and kidney problems.
The drugs were seized from Gigi’s Market, a Caribbean grocer located at 23 Montreal Rd. A store representative had no comment when reached on Saturday.
