Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets (Torrent) – NDEA Impurity (2018)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM and HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP 50 mg/12.5 mg, a) 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-116-90), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC: 13668-116-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
Brand
Torrent Pharma Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Count, lots, expiry: [90-count bottle] Lot BP02C008, exp 03/2019, [1000-count bottle] Lots BEF7D006, exp 03/2020
Products Sold
Count, lots, expiry: [90-count bottle] Lot BP02C008, exp 03/2019; [1000-count bottle] Lots BEF7D006, exp 03/2020
Torrent Pharma Inc. is recalling LOSARTAN POTASSIUM and HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP 50 mg/12.5 mg, a) 90-count bottle (NDC: 136 due to CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the . 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
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
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