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APO-Valsartan 40 mg 80 mg 160 mg 320 mg tablets
Official notice
7 Jan 2019
Last checked
7 Jan 2019
An official ACCC notice concerns APO-Valsartan 40 mg 80 mg 160 mg 320 mg tablets. N nitrosodiisopropylamine (NDIPA), is in the N nitroso chemical class that is known to contain mutagens and carcinogens (substances that could potentially cause cancer). However based on the information available to Apotex to date, the company has advised that it expects the health risk from use of affected APO-Valsartan tablets is very low. Published 2019-01-07.
What to do now
Return any unused APO Valsartan to your pharmacy for a refund. You should be offered an alternative brand or referred to your doctor if an alternative treatment is required. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before stopping or changing your medication. For further information please see http://www1.apotex.com/au/about-us/press-centre/2018/12/17/apo-valsartan-product-recall or contact Apotex Customer Service on 1800 276 839
Recall number
55a14af5-e516-4079-8f65-f832e75366e4
Official notice
2019-01-07
The hazard
The hazard
N nitrosodiisopropylamine (NDIPA), is in the N nitroso chemical class that is known to contain mutagens and carcinogens (substances that could potentially cause cancer). However based on the information available to Apotex to date, the company has advised that it expects the health risk from use of affected APO-Valsartan tablets is very low.
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