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Merck Sharp & Dohme, Wilson Facility recalls Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, each tablet contains 10 mg ezetimibe and 20 mg simvastatin, R…

Recall date
August 14, 2015
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
D-0007-2016
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Merck Sharp & Dohme, Wilson Facility
Sold / distributed
KY, MS and OH.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule: Vytorin 10 mg/40 mg tablets were found in bottles of Vytorin 10 mg/20 mg tablets.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, each tablet contains 10 mg ezetimibe and 20 mg simvastatin, Rx Only, 1000 count Bottle, Manuf. For Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, NDC 66582-0312-82.

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