Mephyton Tablets (Bausch) – Impurity Specification (2021)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Mephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA NDC 0187-1704-05
Brand
Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: 18L092P, Exp 05/2021
Products Sold
Lot: 18L092P, Exp 05/2021
Bausch Health Companies, Inc. is recalling Mephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceut due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification during the 24 month stability testing of Impurity D.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification during the 24 month stability testing of Impurity D.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026