Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling 2,508 bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a prescription medication used to control blood sugar levels. This recall was initiated after a piece of a rubber glove was discovered embedded within a single tablet. Consumers should check their prescription bottles immediately to see if they have the affected lot JKT0042A.
The presence of a foreign object, such as a piece of a rubber glove, in a medication tablet poses a choking hazard and potential gastrointestinal distress if swallowed. While only one tablet was reported to contain foreign matter, the entire lot is being recalled as a precaution to ensure patient safety.
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