Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 0008-...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-D-1409-2014.
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Pfizer is recalling 50 mg Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) extended release tablets because a single Pristiq 100 mg tablet was found in a bottle of 50 mg Pristiq.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-D-1409-2014.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-D-1409-2014.
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Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group Recall FAQ
Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group is the subject of an oral drugs safety report: Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 0008-.... The notice was published on April 16, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 220,761 units are potentially affected.