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Class II · ModerateActive recall

amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets

Could cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm is unlikely.

Does this affect you?
Check your lot numberHB10019A 03-2021 HB10119A 03-2021 HB10219A 03-2021 HB10319A 03-2021 HD02119A 04-2021 HD03319A 04-2021 HF09118A 06-2020 HF11618A 06-2020 HF15218A 07-2020 HF15318A 07-2020 HJ01418A 09-2020 HJ01518A 09-2020 HJ01618A 09-2020 HJ01718A 09-2020 HJ04718A 09-2020 HK03218A 10-2020 HK03318A 10-2020 HK03418A 10-2020 HK03518A 10-2020 HK03618A 10-2020 HK13718A 11-2020 HK13818A 11-2020 HK13918A 11-2020 HK14018A 11-2020 HK14118A 11-2020 HK14218A 11-2020 HK14318A 11-2020 HK14418A 11-2020 HK14518A 11-2020 HM00118A 11-2020
Where it was soldNationwide
Find the lot number printed on your box or bottle. If it matches — and you take this medicine — call your pharmacist. Don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

What happened

CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

What to do

  1. Check the lot number and expiry on your medicine against the recall above.
  2. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before changing anything — don't stop on your own.
  3. Report any problems to FDA MedWatch (1-800-FDA-1088 or fda.gov/medwatch).

Who makes it

Distributed by / forAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807
NDC53746-0178-90
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Full product labelamneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0178-90
Recalling firmAmneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
DistributionNationwide
QuantityN/A
Recall initiated2020-05-29
Report date2020-07-01
Recall completed
Recall numberD-1393-2020
ClassificationClass II
FDA statusOngoing
Origin on fileBrookhaven NY United States

Related

Source: U.S. FDA enforcement database (openFDA). Look this up on the official FDA recalls site ↗

This is public FDA recall information, not medical advice. A recall does not always mean your specific bottle is affected. Never stop a prescribed medicine without asking your pharmacist or doctor.