Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 1000 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
Aurobindo Pharma recalls Metformin Hydrochloride 1000mg tablets due to foreign tablet presence. Affected lots manufactured for Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. in Dayton, NJ. No remedy specified in recall notice.
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Presence of Foreign Tablet: Metformin BP 1000mg was found in bottle of Metformin HCl 1000mg
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What happened, in plain English
Aurobindo Pharma is recalling Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets (1000mg, 50-count bottles) because foreign tablets were found in some batches. This could lead to incorrect dosing if taken without proper identification. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40893-aurobindo-pharma-metformin-tablets-recall-foreign-tablet-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40893-aurobindo-pharma-metformin-tablets-recall-foreign-tablet-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0427-2018
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“Aurobindo Pharma Metformin Tablets Recall: Foreign Tablet Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40893-aurobindo-pharma-metformin-tablets-recall-foreign-tablet-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0427-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0427-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Foreign tablets were found in some batches of Metformin Hydrochloride 1000mg tablets. This could cause incorrect dosing if the foreign tablets are taken with the intended medication, potentially leading to overdose or underdose.
Who’s affected
Prescription drug users who purchased Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets 1000mg, 500-count bottles from Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. in Dayton, NJ. Most at risk are patients taking diabetes medication who may accidentally take extra tablets.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot number MTSC17145-A on the bottle. The product was manufactured for Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. in Dayton, NJ, with an expiration date of July 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot number MTSC17145-A on the bottle label to confirm if it's affected.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall states foreign tablets were found in some batches, but no remedy is specified. Affected products should be checked for the lot number MTSC17145-A.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall notice does not specify a remedy. Check the lot number on the bottle to see if it's affected.
How can I confirm if my product is recalled?
Check for the lot number MTSC17145-A on the bottle. The product was manufactured for Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. in Dayton, NJ with an expiration date of July 2021.
Contact Aurobindo Pharma
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aurobindo Pharma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0427-2018 — Aurobindo Pharma Aurobindo Pharma Hello, I own a Aurobindo Pharma that is covered by recall D-0427-2018 from Aurobindo Pharma. 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-0427-2018 (February 2, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0427-2018 to see it in context.
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