Key Takeaway

Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 32 mg/12.5 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore - 560 099, India NDC 60505-3759-9 by Apotex Corp. was recalled on August 21, 2014. The hazard: Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; high out of specification for CAD II degradant

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 32 mg/12.5 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore - 560 099, India NDC 60505-3759-9

Recalled: August 21, 2014 ~1,494 bottles units affected D-1570-2014

Description

Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 32 mg/12.5 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore - 560 099, India NDC 60505-3759-9

Hazard / Reason

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; high out of specification for CAD II degradant

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 32 mg/12.5 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore - 560 099, India NDC 60505-3759-9

Drugs

Company Information

Apotex Corp.

Weston, FL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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