US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jun 17, 2020 (6 years ago)

Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Pkg Size…

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit.

What was recalled

Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Pkg Size 100, Mfg: Time-Cap, Labs Inc., Farmingdale, NY, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Anaheim, CA NDC: 68788-6932-01

Recalling firm
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1364-2020

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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