PLEASE read this --- just in case

These valsartan-containing products are used to treat high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) and other heart-related disorders.

APO-Valsartan 40 mg / 80 mg / 160 mg / 320 mg tablets

APO-VALSARTAN valsartan 40 mg tablet blister pack
All batches

APO-VALSARTAN valsartan 80 mg tablet blister pack
All batches

APO-VALSARTAN valsartan 160 mg tablet blister pack
All batches

APO-VALSARTAN valsartan 320 mg tablet blister pack
All batches

Identifying features

Barcode number
9338475068395 (40 mg); 9338475068548 (80 mg); 9338475068692 (160 mg); 9338475068845 (320 mg)
Other
AustR 185806 (40 mg); 185814 (80 mg); 185821 (160 mg); 185826 (320 mg)

What are the defects?

Trace amounts of an impurity, N nitrosodiisopropylamine (NDIPA), has been detected in batches of this product.

What are the hazards?

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.

What should consumers do?

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.

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The site is here

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/apotex-pty-ltd-apo-valsartan-40-mg-80-mg-160-mg-320-mg-tablets

If you wish to subcribe to this pleasego here,  it lets you know via email of nay dangers at all and any recalls

Product Safety Australia

 

 

Thanks, for the information PlanB, as a '90 y.oldie' I take a few medications and also shop on eBay.

Nice to know of the product history. I've set up email contact with 'Productsafety'

Also Sen.Cit.89,  be very aware of what medications are compatible with others as some can be dangerous taken together -- and even the Drs are not aware of many -- always make sure from the Chemist or Google it -- in fact do both -- good luck you're doing well

Thanks - have got an email organised - good thinking Plan B - we need to know as greed has made somethings killers for us in chase for profits. 

Yes Warrior VERY handy to know about such things

Thanks Plan B, much appreciated. There was a guy selling vitamin and other health products at the markets. When I asked if they were TGA approved he had no idea what I was talking about 

Hi Sundays,   Boy you sure don't know what some people are wiloing to do hey!

I sure would never buy from such and I am sure you wouldn't either -- the trouble is even Drs give out scripts willy nilly I have been caught myself as the Dr gave me 2 scripts that were not compatible and they gave me acute kidney failure -- lucky I had just had a blood test and it showed up,  or I would have been on kidney dialysis now -- I now always check on line and also with the chemist

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