The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0051-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Valeant Recalls APLENZIN Tablets Due to Missing Package Insert

Valeant Pharmaceuticals is recalling 20,499 bottles of APLENZIN (bupropion hydrobromide) 174 mg tablets because the package insert is incorrect or missing.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a packaging/labeling defect (missing insert) rather than a direct safety hazard like contamination or dosage error.

Plain-English summary

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC is recalling 20,499 bottles of APLENZIN (bupropion hydrobromide) extended-release tablets, 174 mg, 7-count HDPE bottles. The recall is due to incorrect or missing package inserts.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 13E019P with an expiration date of 03/17. The product was distributed nationwide. APLENZIN is a prescription-only medication manufactured by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

Consumers should check their medication for the specific lot number and expiration date. If the product matches the recall details, they should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
APLENZIN¿ (bupropion hydrobromide), extended-release tablets, 174 mg, 7-count HDPE bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. Steinbach MB, Canada R5G 1Z7, NDC 0024-5810-07.
Affected units
20,499

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot # 13E019P
  • Exp 03/17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC

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