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Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 10/320/25 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9563-89

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: August 8, 2013 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product code: 715512 & 725276; Lot Number: F0034, Exp 08/31/2013; F0035, F0036, F0036A, Exp 10/31/2013; F0038, F0039, F0040, F0041, F0042, Exp 12/31/2013; F0043, Exp 01/31/2014; F0045, Exp 03/31/2014; F0044, F0046, Exp 04/30/2014
  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:
Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 10/320/25 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9563-89

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product code: 715512 & 725276; Lot Number: F0034, Exp 08/31/2013; F0035, F0036, F0036A, Exp 10/31/2013; F0038, F0039, F0040, F0041, F0042, Exp 12/31/2013; F0043, Exp 01/31/2014; F0045, Exp 03/31/2014; F0044, F0046, Exp 04/30/2014

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-330-2014

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