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Exforge HCT (amlodipine Recalled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Due to Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician...
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
Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/12.5 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9559-89
Quantity: 328,543 bottles
Why Was This Recalled?
Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
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