Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 0008-1211-30

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    H74477, H74478, Exp. 03/16, H74479, H79766 Exp. 05/16
  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:
Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Pfizer is recalling 50 mg Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) extended release tablets because a single Pristiq 100 mg tablet was found in a bottle of 50 mg Pristiq.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 0008-1211-30

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

H74477, H74478, Exp. 03/16, H74479, H79766 Exp. 05/16

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1409-2014

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