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Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, a) 100 (NDC 62037-577-01) and b) 1000 (NDC 62037-577-10), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: June 2, 2020 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Prescription Drugs

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    a) 1333338M, exp. date 08/2020, 1333339A, exp. date 08/2020; b) 1354471A, exp. date 02/2021
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Reason for Recall:
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, a) 100 (NDC 62037-577-01) and b) 1000 (NDC 62037-577-10), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

a) 1333338M, exp. date 08/2020, 1333339A, exp. date 08/2020; b) 1354471A, exp. date 02/2021

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1332-2020

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