Alendronate Sodium Tablets, USP, 70 mg*, 4-count blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India; Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512; NDC 41616-638-68, UPC 3 41616 63868 4.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: February 11, 2016 Sun Pharma Global Fze Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #s: JKP2234A, JKP2235A, Exp 04/17
  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:
Sun Pharma Global Fze
Reason for Recall:
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Observed levels of highest unknown impurity exceeding specification limit at the 3 month stability time point.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Alendronate Sodium Tablets, USP, 70 mg*, 4-count blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India; Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512; NDC 41616-638-68, UPC 3 41616 63868 4.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #s: JKP2234A, JKP2235A, Exp 04/17

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0735-2016

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