US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Feb 25, 2016 (11 years ago)

Telmisartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 30-count (3 x 10 unit-dose blisters) per carton, Rx…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Product complaint for the presence of foreign matter identified as silicone within the tablet.

What was recalled

Telmisartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 30-count (3 x 10 unit-dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana, INDIA.; For: Torrent Pharma Inc., 150 Allen Road, Suite 102, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, NDC 13668-158-72, UPC 3 13668 158 72 4.

Recalling firm
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
NDC code
13668-158-72
Origin
N/A, India
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0824-2016

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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