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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Desmopressin Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Defective Bottle Cap Liners

Agency Publication Date: April 16, 2026
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Summary

Apotex Corp. is recalling one lot of Desmopressin Nasal Spray, USP, 10 mcg/0.1 mL, sold in 5 mL bottles containing 50 doses. The recall was initiated because of a defect in a batch of bottle caps where the cap liners may be dislodged or missing. Consumers who have this prescription medication should check their packaging for the affected lot number and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist regarding the defect.

Risk

A missing or dislodged cap liner can compromise the seal of the bottle, potentially leading to contamination of the medication or a loss of product effectiveness.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your Desmopressin Nasal Spray bottle or carton for lot number VM4231 with an expiration date of 06/30/2027 and NDC 60505-0815-0.
  2. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Desmopressin Nasal Spray, USP (5 mL bottle)
Variants: 10 mcg/0.1 mL, 50 doses
Lot Numbers:
VM4231 (Exp 06/30/2027)
NDC:
60505-0815-0

Manufactured by Apotek inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Manufactured for Apotek Corp., Weston, FL.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98736
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Apotex Corp.
Sold By: Retail Pharmacies
Manufactured In: Canada, United States
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2026

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