Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 19,758 bottles of Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution), 500 mg/5 mL, sold in 473 mL (16 fl. oz.) plastic bottles. The recall was initiated because of labeling discrepancies found in the patient literature included with the medication. These errors could lead to patients receiving incorrect information about how to use the drug or its safety profile. Riomet is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.
Inaccurate information in patient literature may result in patients misunderstanding dosing instructions or safety warnings, potentially affecting the management of their blood sugar levels or overall health.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund
AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.
Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response
openFDA Disclaimer: This recall information is sourced from the openFDA API. Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Refer to the openFDA terms of service for more information.