Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling approximately 2,496 bottles of Methylergonovine Maleate (0.2 mg tablets), a medication used to prevent or treat bleeding after childbirth. The recall was initiated after a bottle was found to contain one tablet of Promethazine, a different medication used for allergies or nausea. Taking the wrong medication can lead to unexpected side effects or a lack of the intended treatment for postpartum bleeding.
The presence of a foreign tablet (Promethazine) in a bottle of Methylergonovine Maleate poses a risk that a patient may accidentally ingest the wrong medication, potentially resulting in adverse drug reactions or failure to receive the prescribed treatment for bleeding after childbirth.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund
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