US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Mar 5, 2019 (8 years ago)

Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100 mg/12.5 mg 50 Tablets (5x10)…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) was identified

What was recalled

Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100 mg/12.5 mg 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose boxes, Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 --- NDC 50268-514-15

Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
NDC code
50268-514-15
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1046-2019

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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