Product description
DILART® valsartan 40mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 167425)
DILART® valsartan 80mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 167427)
DILART® valsartan 160mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 167426)
DILART® valsartan 320mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 167421)
DILART® HCT 80/12.5mg valsartan 80mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 187397)
DILART® HCT 160/12.5mg valsartan 160mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 187403)
DILART® HCT 160/25mg valsartan 160mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 187400)
DILART® HCT 320/12.5mg valsartan 320mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 187402)
DILART® HCT 320/25mg valsartan 320mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25mg film-coated tablets (AUST R 187399)
The following batches of Valsartan film coated tablets (DILART®):
40mg - 8058886 (expiry Mar-20); 8063916 (expiry Apr-20); 8065072 (expiry Jun-20); 8070855 (expiry Oct-20)
80mg - 8045929 (expiry Jan-19); 8063786 (expiry Apr-20); 8063762 (expiry Apr-20); 8061781 (expiry Feb-20); 8061781 (expiry May-20)
160mg - 8045896 (expiry Mar-19); 8055982 (expiry Jan-20); 8064559 (expiry Jan-20); 8062862 (expiry Mar-20)
320mg - 8045924 (expiry Mar-19); 8048002 (expiry Mar-19); 8059368 (expiry Mar-20); 8059896 (expiry Mar-20); 8063761 (expiry Mar-20);
8070229 (expiry Mar-20); 8073700 (expiry Apr-20)
The following batches of Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide film coated tablets (DILART® HCT):
80/12.5 mg - 8038886 (expiry Aug-19); 8076887 (expiry Mar-21)
160/12.5 mg - 8044826 (expiry Aug-19); 8076373 (expiry Mar-21)
160/25 mg - 8047518 (expiry Aug-19); 8075463 (expiry Mar-21)
320/12.5 mg - 8044825 (expiry Aug-19); 8075198 (expiry Mar-21)
320/25 mg - 8042677 (expiry Aug-19); 8075228 (expiry Mar-21)
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Reason the product is recalled
The hazards to consumers
What consumers should do
Patients are asked to return any DILART® or DILART® HCT to the supplying pharmacy for a refund and to discuss replacement options.
Patients who are on DILART® or DILART® HCT should NOT stop taking their medication prior to consulting a health care professional, as the risk of harm to the patient’s health may be higher if the treatment is stopped immediately without any alternative treatment.
Pharmacists have been advised that patients should be offered an alternative brand or referred to their health care professional if an alternative treatment is required.
Patients have been advised NOT to cease their medication without seeking advice from their health care professional.
For further information please contact customer service on 1800 274 276.
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Supplier running the recall
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Dates available for sale
Where the product was sold
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2018/17179 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.