Unauthorized drugs for abortion and emergency contraception sold illegally on “Dr. Pooja” websites
What the notice records
| Product | 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”) |
|---|---|
| Issue | Product safety - Unauthorized product |
| What you should do | 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. |
| Category | Drugs |
| Publishing body | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| Class | Class not stated |
| Last updated | 2023-05-16 |
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