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Updates
Important Safety Information on Attachment Handles for Portable Patient Lifts
- Notice to Hospitals
Date: 2006-12-08
Health Canada advises consumers of the lack of a child-resistant cap on certain Robaxacet Caplets bottles
Date: 2006-12-07

Important Safety Information on Xylocaine (lidocaine HCI) Jelly 2% Single Use Plastic Syringe (10 mL)
- Notice to Hospitals
- AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
Date: 2006-12-06
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is MedEffect?
2. Is there a difference between a side effect and an adverse reaction (AR)?
3. How can I report an adverse reaction?
4. What information should I report?
5. How are adverse reaction reports used?
6. What information is in the Adverse Reaction Database?
7. What is the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN)?
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