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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 10, 2017 (9 years ago)

Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications

Cause type: Dissolution failure

The tablet or capsule did not dissolve within specification. Dissolution controls how much drug the body absorbs; a failure can change the effective dose. All dissolution failure recalls.

What was recalled

Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a.) 100-count bottle (NDC 68382-033-01) b.) 500-count bottle (NDC 68382-033-05), Rx only, manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals, Pennington, NJ 07054

Affected NDCs 68382-0033-01 68382-0033-05

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Drug: Divalproex

Recalling firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
NDC code
68382-033-01
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1043-2017 · 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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