Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. voluntarily recalled two lots of Digoxin heart medication after the labels were mixed up.
As of Aug. 31, Marlex Pharmaceuticals hadn't received reports of any adverse events related to the recall, but the FDA still advises anyone with the tablets to stop using them and return them to their place of purchase. Marlex is also notifying both distributors and customers via email to let them know about the recall and arrange for the return of affected products.
If you take Digoxin tablets, take a look in your medicine cabinet. You should be able to tell which dose you have by looking at the pills, which are two different colors. The smaller dose tablets are"yellow, circular, beveled, uncoated," and scored in the middle. On one side of the pill, they have"N" and"201" on either side of the scoring, while the other side is plain. The larger dose tablets are the same shape but"white to off-white" in color. They're scored on one side, too, with"N" and"202" on either side of the score mark.
Recalled 0.125-milligram tablets have a lot number of E3810 and an expiration date of Feb. 2025 . Recalled 0.25-milligram Digoxin tablets also have a Feb. 2025 expiration date, but their lot number is E3811. Both medications came in packages of 100.If you experience any issues related to these drugs, the FDA asks that you contact your physician or healthcare provider.
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