Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule (Zydus) – Dissolution Failure (2016)
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
Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 75mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 68382-035-06), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 68382-035-16), and c) 1000-count bottles, (NDC 68382-035-10), Rx only, Manufactured by : Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534.
Brand
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: a) MS1217, MS1218, Exp.12/2017. Lot #: b) MS1215, Exp.12/2017 Lot #: c) MR11150, MR11151, MR11854, Exp. 10/2017, MR11798, MR11799, MS1214, Exp.11/2017
Products Sold
Lot #: a) MS1217, MS1218 , Exp.12/2017. Lot #: b) MS1215, Exp.12/2017 Lot #: c) MR11150, MR11151, MR11854, Exp. 10/2017; MR11798, MR11799, MS1214, Exp.11/2017
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is recalling Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 75mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 68382-035-06), b) 90-coun due to Failed Dissolution Specifications: out of specification dissolution results in retained samples. 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 Dissolution Specifications: out of specification dissolution results in retained samples
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