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- One batch of a common heartburn drug was recalled over discolored tablets, according to the FDA.
- Only certain bottles are affected, so check your batch number and look for unusual tablet color or spots.
- Don’t take discolored pills, but talk to a pharmacist or doctor before stopping the medication suddenly.
A popular heartburn medication has been recalled after customers reported tablet discoloration, the Food and Drug Administration announced recently.
Hetero Labs Limited of India recalled one batch of pantoprazole sodium tablets on March 26. The FDA classified the recall as Class II on April 17, meaning the risk of serious health effects is low.1
How to Identify the Recalled Medication
Pantoprazole sodium tablets belong to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They’re used to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn, acid reflux, and stomach ulcers.
More than 4,000 bottles of the medication were recalled nationwide—see the specifics below:1
- Pantoprazole Sodium, Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle
- Batch number: FD253967
- Expiration date: 06/26/2027
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The normally yellow oblong tablets were recalled after Hetero Labs Limited received five complaints that the tablets were “discolored darker than normal and [had] lighter-colored spots.”
What You Should Do
If there’s a chance you have the recalled medication at home, check the bottle to confirm whether it’s the affected batch and look for any unusual discoloration. Discolored tablets should not be taken.
However, patients should not stop PPIs abruptly without medical advice—doing so can trigger rebound acid symptoms. Contact a pharmacist or doctor to confirm whether a replacement or alternative is needed.
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