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Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets Recalled due to Possible Presence of Glass Particles

The US FDA informs Pharmacists, Patients and Health Professionals that 41 affected lots of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets (10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg) by Ranbaxy Inc. are recalled due to the possibility that they might contain very small glass particles resembling a fine grain of sand. Background of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets [...]

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Zocor

Zocor (simvastatin): High Doses Increase Risk of Muscle Injury

The FDA notified primary care providers and patients that an increased risk of muscle injury in patients taking the highest approved dose of Zocor (simvastatin) 80 mg exists compared to lower doses and possibly other drugs in the “statin” class. Background of Zocor (simvastatin) Zocor (simvastatin) is a cholesterol-lowering medication, sold as a single-ingredient generic [...]

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X-Rock For Men

X-Rock Recall: Undeclared Drug Ingredient Poses a Threat to Consumers

FDA informs consumers that certain supplement products with the brand name X-Rock are recalled by the company XRock Industries LLC because they contain undeclared active ingredients that pose a threat to consumers. Background of XRock X-Rock For Men, distributed by XRock Industries, is a sexual enhancement product, distributed Nationwide in single blister cards via internet [...]

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RegenErect-Natural-Male-Enhancement

RegenErect Recalled For Unconfirmed Drug Components

The FDA has alerted the general public of the recall for RegenErect in a move that was initiated by Regeneca Inc. which was previously known as Ethos Environmental Inc. RegenErect was recalled following findings of an unconfirmed drug component in the ingredients of the sexual performance-enhancing drug. Background of RegenErect RegenErect, a product of Regeneca [...]

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FDA Announces Label Change for Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid)

Cardiologists, family doctors and pharmacists have been notified of the change in label for Fenofibric Acid branded Trilipix, after identifying that the drug does not quite minimize the risk of strokes or heart attacks in patients. Background of Trilipix Trilipix is the prescription drug for Fenofibric Acid which lowers blood cholesterol levels and it was [...]

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