Dr. Reddy's recalls 500-count Ezetimibe and Simvastatin tablets (10mg/40mg) due to foreign tablets found in some bottles. Rx-only medication manufactured in Shreveport, LA.
Failed Excipient Specifications and Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; product manufactured using an excipient found to be OOS for conductivity and some Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets, 10 mg/10 mg were found in the bottle
Dr. Reddy's is recalling 500-count Ezetimibe and Simvastatin tablets (10mg/40mg) because foreign tablets were found in some bottles. This could lead to incorrect medication intake if taken without knowing the actual contents.
The product was manufactured using an excipient that failed quality tests. Some bottles contained foreign tablets that could be mistaken for the intended medication, potentially causing incorrect dosing.
People with prescriptions for this medication who received the recalled bottles from Dr. Reddy's in Shreveport, LA. Those who have taken the tablets without knowing the foreign tablets were present are at slightly higher risk.
Check for bottles labeled 'Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets, 10 mg/40 mg, 500 count' with NDC 43598-743-05. These were distributed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. in Princeton, NJ and manufactured in Shreveport, LA.
Verify the bottle label for the NDC number 43598-743-05 and the specific dosage (10 mg/40 mg).
The product was manufactured using an excipient that failed quality tests, and foreign tablets were found in some bottles.
Check for bottles labeled 'Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets, 10 mg/40 mg, 500 count' with NDC 43598-743-05.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dr. Reddy's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0085-2022 — Dr. Reddy's Dr. Reddy's Hello, I own a Dr. Reddy's that is covered by recall D-0085-2022 from Dr. Reddy's. 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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