Tekturna HCT (aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets 300/25 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Productions GmbH Wehr, Germany. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9524-89
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Product code: 712427; Lot Number: F0036, F0036W1, Exp 08/31/2013; F0038, Exp 06/30/2014; F0039, Exp 08/31/2014.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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 photo curing 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:
Tekturna HCT (aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets 300/25 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Productions GmbH Wehr, Germany. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9524-89
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Product code: 712427; Lot Number: F0036, F0036W1, Exp 08/31/2013; F0038, Exp 06/30/2014; F0039, Exp 08/31/2014.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-340-2014
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