Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls 60mg Diltiazem capsules due to potential impurity exceeding FDA safety limits. Affected lots manufactured in 2022, expiring Nov 2024. Consumers should not use these capsules.
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 60mg Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules because they contain an impurity (N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem) that exceeds FDA safety limits. This could pose a health risk if taken as directed.
The capsules contain an impurity called N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem that exceeds the FDA's recommended safety limit. This impurity could potentially cause health issues when taken as prescribed, though the exact risk level isn't specified in the recall.
People with prescriptions for this medication who received the recalled lot (17222544) from Northstar Rx LLC in Memphis, TN. Those with high blood pressure or heart conditions are at higher risk.
Check for the lot number 17222544 on the bottle. The product was manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited in India and distributed by Northstar Rx LLC in Memphis, TN. It contains 100 capsules per bottle.
Immediately stop using the recalled capsules if you have them.
The recall states the product contains an impurity exceeding FDA safety limits, so it is not safe to take as directed.
The lot number is 17222544.
The product expires November 30, 2024.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Glenmark to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0096-2025 — Glenmark Glenmark Hello, I own a Glenmark that is covered by recall D-0096-2025 from Glenmark. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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