Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 90 mg, 100 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sailorsville, PA 13960. Manufactured in Canada By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. Steinbach, MB R5G 127 Canada. NDC: 0093-2059-01.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 1309T27; Expiry: 8/15; Lot #: 1309T28, Expiry: 8/15; Lot #: 1311T33, Expiry: 10/15; Lot #: 1311T34, Expiry: 10/15, Lot #: 1312T40, Expiry: 11/15; Lot #: 1312T41, Expiry: 11/15; Lot #: 1403T23, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 1403T21, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 1405T21, Expiry: 04/16; Lot #:1405T22, Expiry: 04/16.
  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:
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Reason for Recall:
Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification dissolution result at 1 hour 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:

Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 90 mg, 100 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sailorsville, PA 13960. Manufactured in Canada By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. Steinbach, MB R5G 127 Canada. NDC: 0093-2059-01.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 1309T27; Expiry: 8/15; Lot #: 1309T28, Expiry: 8/15; Lot #: 1311T33, Expiry: 10/15; Lot #: 1311T34, Expiry: 10/15, Lot #: 1312T40, Expiry: 11/15; Lot #: 1312T41, Expiry: 11/15; Lot #: 1403T23, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 1403T21, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 1405T21, Expiry: 04/16; Lot #:1405T22, Expiry: 04/16.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1116-2015

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