Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Catapres (Clonidine Hydrochloride) Recalled for Dissolution Testing Failure

What You Should Do

1. Identify your medication by checking the bottle for the name Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) and the strength (0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, or 0.3 mg).
2. For 0.1 mg tablets, check for Lot # 761544, 859015 (Exp Jan 2021), 861346, or 956626 (Exp Jan 2022) with NDC 0597-0006-01.
3. For 0.2 mg tablets, check for Lot # 861135 or C34139 with expiration date Nov 2021 and NDC 0597-0007-01.
4. For 0.3 mg tablets, check for Lot # 954953 with expiration date Jan 2022 and NDC 0597-0011-01.
5. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance if you find your medication is part of this recall; do not stop taking prescribed blood pressure medication without consulting a professional.
6. Return any unused tablets from the affected lots to your pharmacy for a refund and contact Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-542-6257 for further instructions.
7. Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint coordinator at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding drug safety.

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