Commonly-Prescribed Antidepressant Recalled Over Potential Carcinogen: FDA

More than 14,000 bottles of duloxetine are being recalled due to the presence of a nitrosamine, the notice said.
Commonly-Prescribed Antidepressant Recalled Over Potential Carcinogen: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration headquarters in White Oak, Md., on June 5, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A commonly used prescription antidepressant medication is being recalled because it may contain a carcinogenic substance, the Food and Drug Administration announced.

New Jersey-based Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., is recalling 14,729 bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules in 30-milligram doses, contained in 1,000-count bottles, according to a notice that was published on the FDA’s recall database this week. The medication has an expiration date of April 2027 with a lot number of 241180C.

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Jack Phillips
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