CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 24 Jun 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 May 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1136-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71374
- Recalling firm
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Princeton, NJ
- Brand
- Divalproex Sodium
- Manufacturer
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 May 2015
- FDA classified
- 12 Jun 2015
- Reported
- 24 Jun 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Drug class
- Seizure Medication
Timeline
| 22 May 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Jun 2015 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 24 Jun 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications; exceeded specification at the 9 hour time point
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. By. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally 500 090 India --- NDC 55111-534-01
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Failed Dissolution Specifications; exceeded specification at the 9 hour time point
Which lots are affected?
Lot #C308195, exp 10/2015
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 71374| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets recalledDivalproex Sodium | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
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Other Divalproex recalls
All 16| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalledDivalproex Sodium | Bionpharma | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Divalproex Sodium Extended-release Tablets, USP 250 mg recalledDivalproex Sodium | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Divalproex Sodium Extended Release Tablets, USP, 250 mg recalledDivalproex Sodium | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP 500mg recalledDivalproex Sodium | SUN Pharmaceutical Industries | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Divalproex Sodium Extended-release Tablets, USP Tablets recalledDivalproex Sodium | Major Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |