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Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl) Extended-Release Tablets Recalled by Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. Due to Defective Container: Customer complaints of punctures in the...

Date: August 9, 2018
Company: Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
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 Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl) Extended-Release Tablets, 8 mg/90 mg, 120-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Orexigen therapeutics, Inc., La Jolla, CA 92037, NDC 51267-890-99.

Quantity: 95,296 bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Defective Container: Customer complaints of punctures in the bottle.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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