Apotex recalls PAXIL CR 25mg tablets due to chemical contamination from residual materials. Affected lots may contain unsafe solvents. Stop using immediately if you have the recalled product.
Chemical Contamination: Product were manufactured with active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) batches contaminated with residual materials and solvents.
Apotex is recalling PAXIL CR 25mg controlled-release tablets because they were made with contaminated ingredients that could be harmful. This affects people who have the specific lot number and expiration date listed in the recall.
The tablets were manufactured using API batches contaminated with residual materials and solvents. This chemical contamination could potentially cause harm if the medication is taken as directed.
People who have the recalled PAXIL CR 25mg tablets (lot #2F004, exp. 06/15) and are prescribed this medication. Those with a prescription for this specific product are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'PAXIL CR (Paroxetine HCL) Controlled-Release Tablets 25 mg, 30-count bottle', manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, lot #2F004, and expiration date 06/15.
Look for the specific lot number (2F004) and expiration date (06/15) on the product label.
The recall states the product was manufactured with contaminated ingredients, so it is not safe to take. Stop using immediately if you have the recalled product.
Check for the product name 'PAXIL CR (Paroxetine HCL) Controlled-Release Tablets 25 mg, 30-count bottle', manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, lot #2F004, and expiration date 06/15.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Apotex directly for guidance on what to do next.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Apotex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1578-2014 — Apotex Apotex Hello, I own a Apotex that is covered by recall D-1578-2014 from Apotex. 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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