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Riomet (metformin hydrochloride) Oral Solution Cherry Flavored 500 mg /5 mL Recalled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Due to Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products

Date: April 18, 2017
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, 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 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Riomet (metformin hydrochloride) Oral Solution Cherry Flavored 500 mg /5 mL, 4 fl. oz. (NDC 10631-206-01) and 16 fl. oz. (NDC 10631-206-02) HDPE bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc. Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Quantity: N/A

Why Was This Recalled?

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. has 40 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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