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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Feb 25, 2025 (2 years ago)

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended- Release 500mg

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules.

Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.

What was recalled

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED- RELEASE 500MG, 180 TABLETS, Packaged BY: A-S Medication Solutions, Libertyville, IL 60048 NDC 50090-1494-3.

Affected NDC 50090-1494-03

Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.

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
NDC 50090-1494
500 mg/1 Tablet, Extended Release
Oral
A-S Medication Solutions Rx
Recalling firm
A-S Medication Solutions LLC
NDC code
50090-1494-3
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0292-2025 · 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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