Over 11,0000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled nationwide, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning that exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The agency reports the tablets were recalled by their manufacturer, Inventia Healthcare Limited, because they “failed dissolution specifications.” Dissolution is a pharmaceutical term that describes how a medication dissolves and releases into the body, which affects how well it works to treat a condition. An issue with dissolution, therefore, could directly impact a medication’s efficacy.
Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, meaning it decreases the amount of water in the body by increasing urination. It’s commonly used to treat high blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic, but may also be used to treat edema or fluid retention.
If you take chlorthalidone, it’s worth checking if your bottle is included in the recall.
How to tell if your medication is included in the recall
The recall includes 25mg tablets of chlorthalidone, which were distributed in bottles containing either 100 or 1,000 tablets. Check the information below against the label on your bottle:
100-tablet bottle:
- Batch number: RISA24001
- National Drug Code (NDC): 64980-599-01
- Expiration date: April 2027
1,000-tablet bottle:
- Batch number: RISB24002
- National Drug Code (NDC): 64980-599-10
- Expiration date: April 2027
What to do if your tablets are affected
The FDA hasn’t issued specific instructions on what to do with affected tablets. However, it’s a good idea to contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider if your medication is included in the recall. Do not stop taking the tablets unless counseled to do so.
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