Key Takeaway
Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/25 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Dis by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. was recalled on August 8, 2013. The hazard: Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo,...
Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/25 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Dis
Description
Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/25 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9560-89
Hazard / Reason
Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.
Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.
Products Affected
Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/25 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Dis
DrugsCompany Information
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Suffern, NY, United States
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Nationwide and Puerto Rico
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