Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a 500-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by:
Sun Pharmaceutical recalls 500-count Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets (NDC 62756-142-02) due to a foreign rubber glove piece found in one tablet. Consumers should check their bottles for the specific lot number.
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Presence of foreign substance: One lot fo Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg (500 Count) contains foreign matter identified as a piece of rubber glove detected in one tablet.
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What happened, in plain English
Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling a specific batch of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets because one tablet contained a piece of rubber glove. This foreign substance could cause injury if swallowed, so affected users should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40386-sun-pharmaceutical-metformin-tablets-recall-foreign-rubber-glove-in-one.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40386-sun-pharmaceutical-metformin-tablets-recall-foreign-rubber-glove-in-one · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0924-2018
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“Sun Pharmaceutical Metformin Tablets Recall: Foreign Rubber Glove in One Tablet.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40386-sun-pharmaceutical-metformin-tablets-recall-foreign-rubber-glove-in-one. Based on FDA recall #D-0924-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0924-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
A single tablet contained a piece of rubber glove, which could cause injury if swallowed. The foreign substance is not expected to affect the safety of other tablets in the bottle, but the presence of a foreign object in medication is a concern.
Who’s affected
People who have the specific lot number JKT0042A of the 500-count Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets (NDC 62756-142-02) from the 2021 expiration date. Those taking this medication for diabetes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets (500 mg, 500-count bottle) for the lot number JKT0042A, which expires January 2021. This specific batch was distributed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot number JKT0042A on the bottle of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets (500 mg, 500-count bottle).
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall only affects one specific lot (JKT0042A). Other tablets in the bottle are safe, but the presence of a foreign object in one tablet means affected users should stop using the product.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Check the lot number on the bottle. The affected lot is JKT0042A, which expires January 2021.
What should I do if I have the affected product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. directly for guidance.
Contact Sun Pharmaceutical
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sun Pharmaceutical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0924-2018 — Sun Pharmaceutical Sun Pharmaceutical Hello, I own a Sun Pharmaceutical that is covered by recall D-0924-2018 from Sun Pharmaceutical. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0924-2018 (July 3, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0924-2018 to see it in context.
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