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Teva metoprolol succinate tablets recalled for failed dissolution

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain batches of Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release 50 mg tablets because they may not dissolve properly in the body, which could affect how well the medication works. The affected bottles have specific lot numbers and an expiration date of January 2027. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Teva recalls

What to do

  1. Check your medication bottle for the lot number and expiration date listed in this recall.
  2. If your Metoprolol matches the affected lots, contact your pharmacist or doctor for a replacement.
  3. Do not stop taking your blood pressure medication without talking to your doctor first.
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, 50 mg, 100 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-676-11) and 1,000 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-676-96), Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

This recall covers 4 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
67,043 bottles
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
400 Interpace Pkwy Bldg A, N/A, Parsippany, NJ, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0355-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, 50 mg, 100 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-676-11) and 1,000 tablets bottles (NDC: 45963-676-96), Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Failed Dissolution Specifications Lot#: a) 0486G251, 0487G251, 0488G251, Exp.: 01/2027; b) 0486G252, 0487G253, 0488G252, Exp.: 01/2027. Distribution: Nationwide Affected quantity: 67,043 bottles
Hazard
Failed Dissolution Specifications

4 products in this recall

Teva metoprolol succinate tablets recalled for dissolution failure

Teva is recalling four strengths of metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets (25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg), sold in 100- and 1,000-tablet bottles. The tablets did not meet the required dissolution specification, which means they may not release the medicine at the expected rate. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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