Actavis initiated a class 1 recall of Digitek (digoxin) [info]

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Hi- Just a Notice for anyone on this medication:

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The medicine's website is located at the bottom of the post along with

a toll-free number, hope this may help someone.

Important recall notice: Actavis has initiated a class 1 recall for

all strengths of oral use Digitek (digoxin).

On April 25, 2008, Actavis initiated a class 1 recall of Digitek

(digoxin) all strengths for oral use.

The products are also distributed under the Bertek label by Mylan

Pharmaceuticals and UDL.

This voluntary recall is due to the possibility that tablets with

double the appropriate thickness may have been commercially released.

Those tablets may contain twice the approved level of active

ingredient than is appropriate.

Digitek is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms.

Sudden discontinuation of Digitek without your doctor's knowledge can

also cause serious health problems. Please speak with your doctor

immediately about this Digitek recall.

What you should do:

If you are currently using Digitek, please contact your prescriber

immediately. You and your prescriber should discuss the best therapy

options for you, and then obtain a 10-14 days supply prescription to

be filled locally.

* If you have refills for Digitek you can safely refill by calling

the toll free number located on your prescription medication bottle to

receive medication which is not impacted by the product recall.

*to receive medication which is not impacted by the product recall.

All prescriptions previously filled for Digitek will be filled as the

brand name product, Lanoxin, and you would be charged your plan's

brand copay or co-insurance.

For more information:

For Product Return Information and Reimbursement and any other

inquiries, Actavis has provided a toll free number for patients to

obtain a product return kit by calling, 1-

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time or visit

www.actavis.us.

If you have any additional questions or concerns relative to this

medication recall or about your prescription drug benefit, please call

the phone number on your prescription bottle label or ID card.

If you have medical questions please contact your health care provider.

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The information is not intended to take the place of your doctor or

other health-care professionals. A licensed physician should be

consulted for diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions.

Janet