Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Subpotent Drug: Out of specification assay result, below specification, for two lots of Pioglitazone And Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets.
Pioglitazone and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 15 mg/500 mg, Rx Only, 60-count bottle, Manufactured for Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India, NDA 33342-176-09
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.
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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