Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.: Metoprolol Succinate ER Tablets Recalled for Foreign Medication Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 9, 2018

Summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 8,160 bottles of Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release (100 mg), a medication used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. This recall was initiated because a different medication, a single tablet of Clopidogrel 75 mg (a blood thinner), was discovered inside a 100-count bottle of the Metoprolol. Consumers should check their prescription bottles immediately to ensure the tablets match the description of the prescribed medication. If you have an affected bottle, contact your doctor or pharmacist to discuss your treatment and how to obtain a safe replacement.

Risk

The presence of a foreign tablet means a patient could accidentally ingest Clopidogrel (a blood thinner) instead of their intended blood pressure medication. This could lead to an unexpected risk of bleeding or a failure to properly manage the patient's heart condition.

What You Should Do

Identify your medication by checking the label for Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 100 mg in 100-count bottles with NDC 55111-468-01.
Check your bottle for Batch Number C706254 with an expiration date of 08/2019.
Inspect the tablets inside the bottle; if you find any tablet that looks different from the others or if you are unsure, do not consume it.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately to report the issue and seek guidance on continuing your treatment.
Return any unused product from the affected batch to your pharmacy to receive a refund and a correct replacement.
Contact Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. at their Princeton, NJ location for further instructions regarding this recall.
For additional questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Healthcare provider consultation and pharmacy return.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 100 mg (100 Tablets bottle)

Model:

NDC 55111-468-01

Lot Numbers:

C706254 (Exp 08/2019)

Date Ranges: Expiration Date: 08/2019

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 79980

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

Sold By: pharmacies nationwide

Manufactured In: India, United States

Units Affected: 8160 bottles

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify your medication by checking the label for Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 100 mg in 100-count bottles with NDC 55111-468-01.

Check your bottle for Batch Number C706254 with an expiration date of 08/2019.

Inspect the tablets inside the bottle; if you find any tablet that looks different from the others or if you are unsure, do not consume it.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately to report the issue and seek guidance on continuing your treatment.

Return any unused product from the affected batch to your pharmacy to receive a refund and a correct replacement.

Contact Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. at their Princeton, NJ location for further instructions regarding this recall.

For additional questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.