US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Jul 17, 2018 (8 years ago)

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, Valsartan 160 MG and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5…

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.

What was recalled

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, Valsartan 160 MG and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 MG, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, MFG: Arrow Pharm (Malta) LTD, Birzebbugia, BBG 3000 Malta. NDC: 54569-6480-0

Recalling firm
A-S Medication Solutions LLC.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1110-2018

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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