More than 25,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled because they may not dissolve at the correct speed, potentially affecting how well the drug works.
Inventia Healthcare Limited issued two recalls for its chlorthalidone tablets after they failed dissolution specifications, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, or water pill, that helps lower blood pressure by increasing urine flow, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The FDA says the problem could affect how the body absorbs the active ingredient. The recalls are classified as Class II, meaning use may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, while serious harm is considered unlikely.
The company recalled 11,460 bottles on June 5 and another 13,567 bottles on Sept. 3. The FDA lists the following affected products and batch codes.
Which Blood Pressure Medication Is Recalled?
The recall affects Inventia Healthcare Limited’s 25-milligram chlorthalidone tablets, sold in 100- and 1,000-tablet bottles. The tablets expire in April 2027. The recalled batch codes are:
- RISA24001
- RISB24002
- RISA24002
The FDA recall numbers are D-0610-2026 and D-0852-2026.
What to Do If You Have the Recalled Medication
Contact your health care provider for medical guidance. The FDA says consumers can generally continue taking Class II and III recalled medicines unless the recalling company gives other instructions.
Stopping a medicine can sometimes be more harmful than continuing it, the FDA notes. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions or concerns.
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