Venlafaxine Tablets (Zydus) - Broken Tablet Defect (2013)
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 Hydrochloride Tablets, 75 mg*, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-021-01.
Brand
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: MM8490, Exp 09/14
Products Sold
Lot #: MM8490, Exp 09/14
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is recalling Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Tablets, 75 mg*, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: C due to Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Pharmacist complaint of an excessive amount of broken and/or chipped tablets in the bottle.. 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 Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Pharmacist complaint of an excessive amount of broken and/or chipped tablets in the bottle.
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