United StatesDiovan (valsartan) 160 mg, 90 tablets, Rx only, NDC 0078-0359-34, manufactured by Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC and distributed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (lot AV5913C, expiry 6/2027) sold nationwide in the US is affected. It was recalled due to failed dissolution specifications.
What's being recalled
Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg, 90 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC, Greenville, NC 27834, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp, East Hanover, NJ 07936, NDC 0078-0359-34
Recalling firm: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ, United States.
How to identify it
Lot AV5913C, Expiry: 6/2027
The hazard
Failed Dissolution Specifications
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide
The official notice
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