The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0257-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

Zydus Recalls Amlodipine Besylate Tablets Due to Discoloration

Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg tablets due to brown spots embedded in the product.

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 a low risk of adverse health consequences. The issue is cosmetic discoloration (brown spots) with no reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is recalling Amlodipine Besylate Tablets, USP 10 mg, Lot # MP4344. The recall was initiated because brown spots were noted embedded in the tablets.

The affected product is distributed nationwide. The specific lot number is MP4344, with an expiration date of 04/2016. The product is manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd. in Ahmedabad, India, and distributed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Pennington, NJ.

Consumers should check their medication for the specific lot number and expiration date. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on replacement or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE)
Brand
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE
Affected units
15,144

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 #: MP4344
  • Exp 04/2016

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.