Health Canada is asking parents to return Robikids and Solmux children’s syrups to pharmacies because they may contain a prescription drug, the over-the-counter sale of which is prohibited, and might pose serious health risks.
Not having been approved by Health Canada, both products contain carbocisteine, according to their labels. It is a “prescription drug that can pose serious health risks, including nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions (eg, anaphylaxis), and gastrointestinal bleeding,” it said. said the federal agency.
Parents who have purchased one of these syrups used to thin mucus are invited to return it to the pharmacy so that it can be disposed of properly. In case of consumption of one of these products, it is recommended to consult a health professional.
