US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jul 30, 2014 (12 years ago)

Cataflam (diclofenac potassium) tablets, 50 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Ink identification had rubbed off tablets in transit making them illegible to pharmacists and consumers.

What was recalled

Cataflam (diclofenac potassium) tablets, 50 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Inc., Whitby Operations, Ontario, Canada L1N 5Z5; Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., East Hanover, New Jersey 07936; NDC 0078-0436-05, UPC 3 0078-0436-05 2.

Recalling firm
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
NDC code
0078-0436-05
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1516-2014

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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