Please read carefully before using this product.
It is important for you to be aware of the following risks and recommendations about the product:
• Health Canada has not approved this marihuana product, or marihuana generally, as a drug under the Food and Drugs Act.
• The provision of marihuana for medical purposes does not constitute an opinion from Health Canada on the safety,
effectiveness or quality of marihuana within the meaning given to those words under the Food and Drugs Act and the
Food and Drug Regulations.
• The provision of marihuana does not constitute an opinion from Health Canada as to the justification for using marihuana
for medical purposes, in general.
• The use of marihuana carries with it a number of potential health risks, including impaired immune system, interaction
with other drugs, dysphoria, depleted energy, impaired short term memory, drug dependence and lung damage
(particularly if consumed in the smoked form). If marihuana is to be used for medical purposes, it is recommended that
it not be smoked. If you do use the product in smoked form, you accept the additional smoking-related risks.
• You should discuss with your medical practitioner the risks that may be associated with the use of this product, and
marihuana generally.
• You should obtain directions for use of this product from your medical practitioner.
• Health Canada strongly recommends regular follow-up visits with your medical practitioner to verify that the benefits
associated with the use of marihuana continue to outweigh the risks.
• It is possible that not all potential health risks associated with marihuana use, nor the extent of those risks, have been
identified. This product therefore is being provided with the understanding that you acknowledge these facts, and that you
voluntarily accept and assume the risks and dangers associated with the use of this product.
• The use of marihuana may have an effect on motor skills. Consequently, if you are consuming marihuana for medical
purposes, you are advised not to operate a motor vehicle, handle machinery, or perform other risky activities while under
the effects of marihuana. Health Canada recommends seeking the advice of your medical practitioner on this matter. Be
advised that the use of marihuana while involved in such activities may constitute a number of offences under the Criminal
Code, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle while impaired, criminal negligence,
and others
• Health Canada strongly recommends that if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or nursing, you should not
consume marihuana.
• Given the nature of marihuana and the fact that the provision of marihuana is for your personal treatment needs, Health
Canada recommends not consuming this controlled substance in a public place. Please take note that persons in charge
of public or private establishments (e.g., bars and restaurants) can request that you not smoke marihuana on their
premises, even if you have authority to possess marihuana for medical purposes. There may also be municipal bylaws
that prevent smoking. In addition, others should not be exposed to second-hand marihuana smoke.
