Candesartan Cilexetil recalls
The FDA has published 11 recalls involving Candesartan Cilexetil since 2014. The latest was reported on 22 Sep 2021. Most were for potency & assay. Apotex has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls 11 since 2014
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 0 0% of total
Ongoing 0 latest 22 Sep 2021
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
0 0%1 9%10 91%
Why candesartan cilexetil is recalled
All candesartan cilexetil recalls, newest first 11 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 22 Sep 2021 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, USP 16 mg recalled by Viatris Candesartan Cilexetil Viatris Potency & Assay Nationwide 28 Oct 2020 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets recalled Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide Mylan Pharmaceuticals Potency & Assay Nationwide 17 Feb 2016 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 16 mg, a) recalled by Sandoz Sandoz Potency & Assay Nationwide 17 Feb 2016 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 16 mg (5 x, Rx recalled Amerisource Health Services Potency & Assay Nationwide 10 Dec 2014 Drug CLASS III candesartan cilexetil, tablets, 16 mg recalled by Sandoz Sandoz Potency & Assay Nationwide 12 Nov 2014 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 8 mg recalled by Apotex Apotex Potency & Assay Nationwide 12 Nov 2014 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 16 mg, a) bottle recalled by Apotex Apotex Potency & Assay Nationwide 12 Nov 2014 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 32 mg, a) bottle recalled by Apotex Apotex Potency & Assay Nationwide 12 Nov 2014 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 4 mg recalled by Apotex Apotex Potency & Assay Nationwide 24 Sep 2014 Drug CLASS III Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 32 mg/12.5 mg recalled Apotex Potency & Assay Nationwide 29 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Candesartan Cilexetil, Tablet, 16 mg recalled by Aidapak Services Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states
Should you stop taking Candesartan Cilexetil?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.