Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. recalls Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution), 500 mg/5 mL (16 fl. oz.), 473 mL plastic bottle, Manufactured by:
Sun Pharmaceutical recalls Riomet metformin oral solution due to labeling discrepancies in patient literature. Affected products include specific lot numbers and sizes. Consumers should check their product details.
Lower-risk recall
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Sun Pharma has decided to initiate this recall in response to identified labeling discrepancies in the patient literature.
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What happened, in plain English
Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) because of labeling discrepancies in the patient literature. This recall does not involve safety risks but addresses potential confusion in instructions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40588-sun-pharmaceutical-riomet-metformin-solution-recall-labeling-discrepancies.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40588-sun-pharmaceutical-riomet-metformin-solution-recall-labeling-discrepancies · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0818-2018
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“Sun Pharmaceutical Riomet Metformin Solution Recall: Labeling Discrepancies.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40588-sun-pharmaceutical-riomet-metformin-solution-recall-labeling-discrepancies. Based on FDA recall #D-0818-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0818-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The labeling discrepancies in the patient literature could lead to confusion about how to use the medication. However, the recall is for labeling issues, not safety hazards.
Who’s affected
People who own or use Riomet metformin oral solution with the specific lot numbers and sizes listed in the recall. Those most at risk are individuals who rely on the medication for diabetes management.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Riomet', 500 mg/5 mL (16 fl. oz.), 473 mL plastic bottle, and lot numbers E170210A through F170232A as listed in the recall.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the specific lot numbers and product details listed in the recall to confirm if your Riomet is affected.
Questions people ask
Is this recall dangerous?
No, this recall is for labeling discrepancies in the patient literature, not a safety hazard.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the product details against the list of affected lot numbers to see if your Riomet is included. If it is, you may not need to take action as the recall is for labeling clarity.
How can I confirm if my product is recalled?
Look for the lot numbers E170210A through F170232A on the product label, and ensure it matches the specific size and product description in the recall.
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-0818-2018 — Sun Pharmaceutical Sun Pharmaceutical Hello, I own a Sun Pharmaceutical that is covered by recall D-0818-2018 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-0818-2018 (April 26, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0818-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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