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Foradil Aerolizer (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder), 12 mcg per capsule, 60 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured for: Merck, Sharpe & Dohne Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma AG Basle, Switzerland NDC 0085-1401-01

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: May 28, 2014 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot F0067 exp. 06/14, F0079 exp. 04/15
  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:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Reason for Recall:
Failed Stability Specification; out of specification result for particle size distribution during stability testing
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Foradil Aerolizer (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder), 12 mcg per capsule, 60 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured for: Merck, Sharpe & Dohne Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma AG Basle, Switzerland NDC 0085-1401-01

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot F0067 exp. 06/14, F0079 exp. 04/15

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1387-2014

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