Rani- Pharma Inc
3480 McNicoll Ave., #22
Scarborough,Ontario MIV 5A7
Canada
Phone: 416-332-8234
Fax: 416-412-0559
Nationwide ALERT!!! - Health Canada Warns Canadians Not to Use "Sesa Hair Supplement"
OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning consumers not to use "Sesa Hair Supplement" capsules, a product designed to treat hair loss. This product is contaminated with unacceptable levels of lead and could cause serious adverse effects, including death. Health Canada strongly advises anyone who has used Sesa Hair Supplement capsules to consult their physician.
Hair loss supplement maker investigated for lead poisoning - July 29, 2004
TORONTO - Health Canada is investigating a Toronto-based pharmaceutical company, saying a person was hospitalized for lead poisoning after using one of the company's hair-loss products. Officials with the federal department ordered a recall this week of SESA Hair Supplement capsules, alleging that they contain 7,000 times the allowable limit of lead.
Health Canada is warning the public to avoid taking SESA Hair Supplement, saying it could lead to sickness and possibly death.
Health Canada warns consumers against the use of Sesa hair supplement - CosmeticSite.com - July 30. 2004
Sesa Hair Supplement is manufactured by Rani-Pharma Inc. but may also be sold by herbalists and acupuncturists without the name Rani-Pharma, Inc. on the label. The supplement contains: Mukta Sukti 100 mg, Sudha Shilajeet 100 mg, Rohitak 60 mg, Sudh Bodar 50 mg and Rasayana 90 mg. The label directs that the product be taken with milk.
Health Canada has issued a stop sale order to clinics that stock this product and has also issued a Canada Customs alert to prevent shipments of this product from entering the country. Health Canada has also requested that Rani-Pharma Inc. recall all existing product. This product has not been authorized for use by Health Canada, and does not have a Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or Drug Identification Number - Homeopathic Medication (DIN-HM). The group advised Canadians only to use health products which carry a DIN, NPN or DIN-HM on the label.
Consumers and health care professionals are urged to report adverse reactions to Health Canada by toll-free telephone at (866) 234-2345 or by toll-free fax at (866) 678-6789. Consumers are urged to inform Health Canada if they have purchased this product by contacting their nearest Regional Operational Center.
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