Fortamet (metformin recalls

The FDA has published 1 recall involving Fortamet (metformin since 2018. The latest was reported on 31 Oct 2018. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls1since 2018

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 31 Oct 2018

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 0 0Jan '25 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 0 0 0Jan '26 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 1 100%Class III 0 0%

Why fortamet (metformin is recalled

Other Reasons1100%

Companies

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA1100%

By year

20181100%

All fortamet (metformin recalls, newest first

1 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
31 Oct 2018Drug	CLASS II	Fortamet (metformin HCl) extended release tablets, 1000 mg recalled	Teva Pharmaceuticals USA	Other	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Fortamet (metformin?

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.