EPISODE · Jun 3, 2020 · 0 MIN
Metformin Tablets On Recall
from Dr. Howard Smith OnCall · host Howard G. Smith MD, AM
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/MC-G-qPAslw The FDA and the Apotex Corporation announces recall of Apotex’s Metformin HCl extended release tablets. 500 and 750 mg tablets. One lot of this medication was found to have dangerously high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). This agent is a probably human carcinogen. Metformin is a medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise. If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase. If you purchased it online directly from Apotex, call Inmar Rx Solutions at 1-888-985-9014. Notify your doctor to be certain that you obtain an alternative for managing your diabetes. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/apotex-corp-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-metformin-hydrochloride-extended-release-tablets #recall #metformin #ndma #diabetes
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