Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 41616-760-83, UPC 3 41616 76083 5); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 41616-760-81, UPC 3 41616 76081 1), Rx only, Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI 48202; Manufactured at: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: a) JKL4344A, Exp 07/14; JKL5460A, Exp 10/14; JKL5458A, Exp 11/14; b) JKL4344B, Exp 07/14; JKL5460B, Exp 10/14; JKL5458B, Exp 11/14.
  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:
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.
Reason for Recall:
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Stability results found the product did not meet the drug release dissolution specifications.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 41616-760-83, UPC 3 41616 76083 5); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 41616-760-81, UPC 3 41616 76081 1), Rx only, Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI 48202; Manufactured at: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: a) JKL4344A, Exp 07/14; JKL5460A, Exp 10/14; JKL5458A, Exp 11/14; b) JKL4344B, Exp 07/14; JKL5460B, Exp 10/14; JKL5458B, Exp 11/14.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1284-2014

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