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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 7, 2013 (13 years ago)

Metformin Hydrochloride USP, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for manufacturing…

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient was not manufactured according to current good manufacturing practices.

What was recalled

Metformin Hydrochloride USP, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for manufacturing, processing or re-packing use only, 25 kg drum, Rx only, Manufactured by: Smruthi Organics Limited, Plot No.: A-27 M.I.D.C., Chincholi, Taq.: Mohol, Solapur-413 255. Maharashtra, India; NDC No. 10828-002-06, Cas No: 1115-70-4

Recalling firm
Betachem, Inc.
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-406-2014

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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