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Cataflam (diclofenac potassium) tablets Recalled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Due to Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Ink identification had rubbed off...

Date: July 30, 2014
Company: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Cataflam (diclofenac potassium) tablets, 50 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Inc., Whitby Operations, Ontario, Canada L1N 5Z5; Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., East Hanover, New Jersey 07936; NDC 0078-0436-05, UPC 3 0078-0436-05 2.

Quantity: 50 bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Ink identification had rubbed off tablets in transit making them illegible to pharmacists and consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. has 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report