Macleods Pharma recalls 50mg/12.5mg Losartan Potassium & Hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to AZIDO impurity levels above acceptable limits. Rx-only bottles with specific NDC numbers and expiration dates are affected.
CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits
Macleods Pharma is recalling certain Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets because they contain AZIDO impurities at levels above safety standards. This could pose a health risk to people taking these medications.
The tablets contain AZIDO impurities at levels above acceptable limits. This could potentially cause health issues for people taking the medication as directed.
People prescribed this medication by a doctor are affected. Those using the recalled tablets for blood pressure treatment are most at risk.
Check for 30-count, 90-count, or 1000-count bottles with NDC numbers 33342-050-07, 33342-050-10, or 33342-050-44. The tablets are prescription-only and have specific expiration dates.
Identify the NDC number and expiration date on the bottle to confirm if it's recalled.
The recall states the tablets contain AZIDO impurities above acceptable limits, so they are not safe to take.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your doctor for guidance.
30-count (NDC# 33342-050-07), 90-count (NDC# 33342-050-10), and 1000-count (NDC# 33342-050-44) bottles with specific expiration dates.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Macleods Pharma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0835-2022 — Macleods Pharma Macleods Pharma Hello, I own a Macleods Pharma that is covered by recall D-0835-2022 from Macleods Pharma. 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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