An acid reflux drug got recalled. The bottles might have different meds
One lot of reflux medicine got recalled when fluid retention tablets were discovered in the medicine bottles.
Teva Pharmaceuticals pulled lot No. 5420094 of 10 mg Metoclopramide tablets in 100-count bottles after “a single 20 mg Torsemide tablet that does not belong was discovered in each of three individual sealed bottles of 10 mg Metoclopramide tablets.”
It comes from the Teva press release posted to the company website that the FDA apparently missed when it stated “press release not issued for this recall” under the press release URL part of the FDA’s enforcement alert.
Metoclopramide treats reflux symptoms in adults after failure of normal treatments.
“Torsemide is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease,” the Mayo Clinic said.
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The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning problems caused by this mixup shouldn’t last long, and there’s a “remote” chance of serious problems.
“...the likelihood of an unintended drug reaction occurrence is remote/unlikely as Metoclopramide tablets will not be dispensed in the original packaging but will be divided at the pharmacy level,” Teva said. “and be dispensed in smaller quantities for patient use, where the difference in tablets is likely to be noticed by the pharmacist.”
“Likely” although there’s not much difference in how each medication looks.
Teva says the 10 mg Metoclopramide tablets are white, round, dividing line on one side, “2203” above the divider on that side and “TEVA” on the other side. The National Library of Medicine describes the 20 mg Torsemide tablets are white, round, dividing line on one side with “917” above the divider.
The Metoclopramide tablets are 8 millimeters in size, while the Torsemide tablets are 10 millimeters.
For instructions on how to return the recalled lot, which has an expiration date of 9/2027, go to Teva’s online consumer recall letter. Direct questions about this recall to 888-838-2872, option 4, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time to speak to a person. Voice mail works 24 hours a day.
If you have a medical problem because you think a wayward Torsemide tablet was taken by a Metoclopramide user, call a medical professional.
Then, notify the FDA MedWatch adverse event program. Third, call Teva at 888-838-2872, option 3, then option 4, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time, or email USMedInfo@tevapharm.com.
This story was originally published June 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM