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Proton pump inhibitors (antacids): possible risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

February 16, 2012
Health Canada, Advisories and Warnings

OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians of a possible association between the use of prescription stomach antacids known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and an increased risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD).

Click here to read the advisory from Health Canada.