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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Jan 25, 2021 (6 years ago)

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets

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

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, 100 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC: 29033-056-01

Affected NDC 29033-0056-01

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Drug: Metformin Category: Diabetes Medication

Recalling firm
Nostrum Laboratories Inc
Origin
MO, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0249-2021 · 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.

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Ongoing cGMP deviation Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. NDC 29033-0003-01 D-0547-2025