Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Matrix Laboratories Limited have recalled several lots of Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 500 mg and 1000 mg. The following lot numbers are being recalled because some bottles in these lots may contain oversized tablets which may contain higher amounts of active medicine than stated on the label:
1) Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 500 mg – Lot numbers: 1037223,1037224, and1037239
2) Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 1000 mg – Lot numbers: 1029953 and 1042806
Metformin is used in the treatment of diabetes. Metformin is also sold under the brand name Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, and Glumetza. No other lots, strengths, or brands of metformin were involved in this recall.
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1) Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 500 mg – Lot numbers: 1037223,1037224, and1037239
2) Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 1000 mg – Lot numbers: 1029953 and 1042806
Metformin is used in the treatment of diabetes. Metformin is also sold under the brand name Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, and Glumetza. No other lots, strengths, or brands of metformin were involved in this recall.
To view the FDA notice about this recall, please visit:
http://www.mediguard.org/r/0aWf3NpQrHI6
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? This recall for Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 500 mg and 1000 mg from Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Matrix Laboratories Limited was issued at a warehouse and pharmacy level only. The FDA and the manufacturers involved have determined that any recalled product that may have been dispensed to patients does not pose a significant health risk.
However, if you take Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 500 mg or 1000 mg, you may wish to check your medicine to see if any of the tablets look larger than normal. If your metformin tablets look oversized, please return them to your pharmacist to examine and possibly exchange. If you think you are experiencing side effects from your metformin or have other concerns about your medicine, you should speak to your doctor or other healthcare professional.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? This recall for Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 500 mg and 1000 mg from Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Matrix Laboratories Limited was issued at a warehouse and pharmacy level only. The FDA and the manufacturers involved have determined that any recalled product that may have been dispensed to patients does not pose a significant health risk.
However, if you take Metformin HCl Tablets USP, 500 mg or 1000 mg, you may wish to check your medicine to see if any of the tablets look larger than normal. If your metformin tablets look oversized, please return them to your pharmacist to examine and possibly exchange. If you think you are experiencing side effects from your metformin or have other concerns about your medicine, you should speak to your doctor or other healthcare professional.
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Have you found any place that has pictures of the WRONG Metformin 500 mg and the CORRECT Metformin 500 mg? this is the first time I have taken Metformin and I had horrible side effects. But I cannot tell if I have the correct size or not.
ReplyDeleteMr Morgan, you should contact your Pharmacy or your Doctor about the problems you are experiencing with your Metformin. I have been on Metformin for almost eight years and have never experienced any problems with this drug, so far.
ReplyDeleteScott
first you should know, what is Metformin? Metformin is the medicine which is mainly used for controlling the bloodsugar levels of the people who have type 2diabetes.Metformin HCl is the short for metformin hydrochloride.
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