Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.
Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official FDA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-331-2014 — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. recalls Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsa Hello, I own a Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. recalls Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/12.5 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample that is covered by recall D-331-2014 from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
