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Drug recall · FDA · Published July 18, 2018

Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III recalls Indomethacin Capsules, USP, 50 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

Hetero Labs recalls 50mg indomethacin capsules that may be deformed, clumped, or melted. These prescription capsules were manufactured for Camber Pharmaceuticals and sold in the US. Consumers should check product details and contact the manufacturer for a remedy.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1019-2018DrugHetero Labs ›
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Recalling firmHetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit IIIPlot 22-110, Part Ii, Ida, Rangareddy, Jeedimetla · Hyderabad, N/A N/A
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What happened, in plain English

Hetero Labs is recalling 50mg indomethacin capsules that customers reported as deformed, clumped, or melted. This issue could affect the capsule's effectiveness and safety for medical use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40340-hetero-labs-indomethacin-capsules-recall-deformed-or-melted-capsules.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40340-hetero-labs-indomethacin-capsules-recall-deformed-or-melted-capsules · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1019-2018

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“Hetero Labs Indomethacin Capsules Recall: Deformed or Melted Capsules.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40340-hetero-labs-indomethacin-capsules-recall-deformed-or-melted-capsules. Based on FDA recall #D-1019-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1019-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The capsules may be deformed, clumped, or melted due to manufacturing issues. This could affect the medication's effectiveness and safety, but the recall does not indicate a risk of serious injury.

Who’s affected

Prescription patients who have the 50mg indomethacin capsules with NDC 31722-543-01. Those with specific medical conditions requiring this medication are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Indomethacin Capsules, USP, 50 mg, 100-count bottles' with NDC 31722-543-01. These were manufactured for Camber Pharmaceuticals and sold in the US.

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Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the NDC code 31722-543-01 on the bottle label to confirm if you have the recalled product.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The recall is due to customer complaints of deformed, clumped, or melted capsules, which could affect the medication's effectiveness and safety.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Hetero Labs directly for guidance.

Is this product safe to use?

The recall does not indicate a risk of serious injury, but the capsules may not be effective if deformed or melted.

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Contact Hetero Labs

We’ve drafted a message you can send Hetero Labs to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-1019-2018 — Hetero Labs Hetero Labs

Hello,

I own a Hetero Labs that is covered by recall D-1019-2018 from Hetero Labs.

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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-1019-2018 (July 18, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1019-2018 to see it in context.
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