If you are taking a diabetes drug called Metformin, take your prescription vial The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for metformin made by Marksans Pharma Limited and Sun Pharmaceuticals because the drug could contain unacceptable levels of a carcinogenic chemical Recall includes different strengths and lots under the names Time-Cap Labs and Riomet ER Issued on October 5, 2020, the recall is part of a larger recall issued on June 5, 2020 Metformin is a drug that helps stabilize blood sugar in diabetic patients No problems with these drugs have been reported at this time
Drugs may contain unacceptable levels of a contaminant called N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in water, dairy products, meat, and fruits and vegetables The substance could cause cancer in people who ingest more than 96 mg per day The recall involves the following 500 mg and 700 mg prolonged-release tablets manufactured by Marksans Pharma Limited and Sun Pharmaceuticals:
Anyone taking this medicine should return it to the pharmacy where it was purchased for a replacement You should not stop taking the medicine until you can get a replacement without consulting a doctor or health care professional Stopping the drug could be dangerous for people with type 2 diabetes
If you think you have experienced any side effects from this drug, contact your doctor and file a report with the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program You can complete a report online or request a form by calling 1-800-332-1088
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Global news – United States – RECALL: Metformin, a diabetes drug, recalled due to presence of carcinogens
