Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 150mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-06), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-16), and c) 1000-count bottles, (NDC 68382-036-10), Rx only, Manufactured by : Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: a) MR10518, Exp. 9/2017; MR11051, MR11052, MR11053, MR11054, Exp. 10/2017; MR11403, Exp. 11/2017. Lot #: b) MR10197, MR10195, Exp. 09/2017; MR11482, Exp.10/2017; MR11479, MR11480, MR11481, MR11483, MR11665 Exp. 11/2017. Lot #: c) MR10404, MR10406, MR10521, Exp. 09/2017; MR10744, MR11055, MR11228, MR11287, MR11285, MR11288, MR11289, MR11286, Exp.10/2017; MR11567, Exp.11/2017.
  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:
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Reason for Recall:
Failed Dissolution Specifications: out of specification dissolution results in retained samples
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 150mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-06), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-16), and c) 1000-count bottles, (NDC 68382-036-10), Rx only, Manufactured by : Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: a) MR10518, Exp. 9/2017; MR11051, MR11052, MR11053, MR11054, Exp. 10/2017; MR11403, Exp. 11/2017. Lot #: b) MR10197, MR10195, Exp. 09/2017; MR11482, Exp.10/2017; MR11479, MR11480, MR11481, MR11483, MR11665 Exp. 11/2017. Lot #: c) MR10404, MR10406, MR10521, Exp. 09/2017; MR10744, MR11055, MR11228, MR11287, MR11285, MR11288, MR11289, MR11286, Exp.10/2017; MR11567, Exp.11/2017.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1460-2016

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