Hetero Labs Limited Unit V recalls Valacyclovir Tablets USP 1 gram, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ
Hetero Labs Limited recalls Valacyclovir 1g tablets due to potential temperature exposure during shipping. This may affect safety if stored improperly. Check your NDC # 31722-705-30 and lot number.
Lower-risk recall
Temperature Abuse: Valganciclovir Tablets USP 450 mg and Valacyclovir Tablets USP 1 gram were exposed to higher temperature at airport or cargo and in the same consignment of Famciclovir complaint batch (D-0415-2018).
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What happened, in plain English
Hetero Labs Limited is recalling Valacyclovir Tablets USP 1 gram, 30-count bottles that were exposed to higher temperatures during shipping. This could potentially affect the medication's safety if stored improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40814-hetero-labs-valacyclovir-tablets-recall-temperature-exposure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40814-hetero-labs-valacyclovir-tablets-recall-temperature-exposure-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0602-2018
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“Hetero Labs Valacyclovir Tablets Recall: Temperature Exposure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40814-hetero-labs-valacyclovir-tablets-recall-temperature-exposure-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0602-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0602-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The medication was exposed to higher temperatures during shipping, which could potentially affect its safety. This temperature exposure may occur if the tablets were stored in warm environments during transit.
Who’s affected
People with prescriptions for Valacyclovir Tablets USP 1 gram, 30-count bottles from Hetero Labs Limited (Unit V) in India. Those who stored the medication in warm environments during shipping may be at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for NDC # 31722-705-30 and lot number VLC17027 on the bottle. The product was manufactured for Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Piscataway, NJ and sold in India.
- Brand
Hetero Labs Limited- Category
Drug
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
NJ and then distributed Nationwide in the USA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0601-2018 | Valganciclovir Tablets, USP, 450 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ 08854, By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limit Unit V Pollypally Jadcherla Mahaboob Nagar - 509 301 India. NDC # 31722-832-60; Lot #s VGC17040 & VGC17041, EXP 07/2019 | 1764 60-count bottles | 31722-832-60, 31722-832-31, 31722-832-32 |
| D-0602-2018 | Valacyclovir Tablets USP 1 gram, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limit Unit V Pollypally Jadcherla Mahaboob Nagar - 509 301 India NDC # 31722-705-30; Lot # VLC17027 Exp 07-2019 | 48132 60-count bottles | 31722-704-30, 31722-704-60, 31722-704-90, 31722-704-01, 31722-704-05, 31722-704-31, 31722-704-32, 31722-705-30, 31722-705-60, 31722-705-90, 31722-705-01, 31722-705-05 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for NDC # 31722-705-30 and lot number VLC17027 on the bottle.
Questions people ask
Is this medication safe to use?
The recall states the medication was exposed to higher temperatures during shipping, but no specific safety issues were mentioned. Consult your healthcare provider for advice.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for NDC # 31722-705-30 and lot number VLC17027 on the bottle. The product was manufactured for Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Piscataway, NJ and sold in India.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required. Check with your healthcare provider if you have concerns.
Contact Hetero Labs Limited
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hetero Labs Limited to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0602-2018 — Hetero Labs Limited Hetero Labs Limited Hello, I own a Hetero Labs Limited that is covered by recall D-0602-2018 from Hetero Labs Limited. 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-0602-2018 (February 13, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0602-2018 to see it in context.
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