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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 2, 2020 (6 years ago)

Time-Cap Labs (Metformin Hydrochloride)

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

Cause type: Nitrosamine impurity

Trace nitrosamine impurities such as NDMA, NDEA or NMBA found above the acceptable daily limit. Nitrosamines are probable human carcinogens that can form during manufacturing or storage. This is the cause behind the large valsartan, losartan and ranitidine (Zantac) recalls. All nitrosamine impurity recalls.

What was recalled

Time-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 49483-623-09) b) 100 count (49483-623-01) c) 500 count (NDC 49483-623-50) and d) 1000 count (NDC 49483-623-10) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate. Verna Goa-403 722 India NDC 49483-623-50

Affected NDCs 49483-0623-01 49483-0623-09 49483-0623-10 49483-0623-50

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Drug: Metformin Category: Diabetes Medication

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release
Metformin Hydrochloride
NDC 49483-0623
500 mg/1 Tablet, Extended Release
Oral
Time Cap Laboratories, INC Rx
Recalling firm
Marksans Pharma Limited
NDC code
49483-623-09
Origin
N/A, India
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Company announcement
Oct 2, 2020 · FDA notice with lot numbers
FDA recall number
D-0061-2021 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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CGMP Deviations: Various strengths of ibuprofen tablets/caplets are being recalled due to complaints of odor related to CGMP deficiencies.

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Class II · Moderate risk

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CGMP Deviations: Various strengths of ibuprofen tablets/caplets are being recalled due to complaints of odor related to CGMP deficiencies.

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