Reported Jun 24, 2020 · Completed

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc.…

Apotex Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Apotex Inc. · 150 Signet Drive · North York · N/A

Is this the product you have?

  • Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles
  • Rx Only Manufactured byApotex, Inc. Toronto
  • Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured forApotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326 NDC 60505-0260-1
Lot codes and dates
  • All lots remaining within expiry
Amount recalled
305,963 bottles

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 7:57 PM UTC

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