US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 4, 2019 (7 years ago)

Valganciclovir Hydrochloride for Oral Solution, 50 mg/mL, 100 mL (3.4 fl. oz.) bottle, Rx…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of foreign substance: Brown/black particles found during stability testing.

What was recalled

Valganciclovir Hydrochloride for Oral Solution, 50 mg/mL, 100 mL (3.4 fl. oz.) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Actavis Laboratories FL. Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-2579-20

Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
NDC code
0591-2579-20
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0518-2020

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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