ETHEX Corporation RECALL of OVERSIZED TABLETS

Update: 1/28/2009 - The U.S Food & Drug Administration in association with ETHEX Corporation has issued another nationwide recall of many products. You can view the full recall list by clicking here.

On November 7, 2008 ETHEX Corporation initiated a voluntary recall of five generic products that were shipped prior to May 22, 2008. The following products are part of the recall:

Propafenone HCI Tablets –

150 mg (Lots 73761, 78184, 79373, 81240, 81241, 81242, 83470, 84357, 90525, and 90526 with expiration dates ranging from 3/2009 until 3/2011)

225 mg (Lots 71720,74831,76014-15,81243-45,89731,90527-29, and 90657 with expiration dates ranging from3/2009 to 2/2011)

300 mg (Lots 72834,76016-18, 81246,89092, 89732, 90530, 90532, and 91641-42 with expiration dates ranging from 6/2009 to 3/2011)

Isosorbide Mononitrate Extended Release Tablets –

30 mg (Lots 62355, 66423, and 68102 with expiration dates ranging from 11/2008 to 8/2009)

60 mg (Lots 63466, 66034, 67351, and 67354 with expiration dates ranging from 12/2008 to 11/2009)

Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets –

15 mg (Lots 81175, 82514-16, 89660, 89664, 89667, 90249-51, and 91687 with expiration dates ranging from 12/2008 to 2/2010)

Morphine Sulfate Immediate Release Tablets –

15 mg (Lots 77852-54, 81746, 82519-20, 84113, and 90276-78 with expiration dates ranging from 9/2009 to 1/2011)

30 mg (Lots 75093, 77855-57, 82297, 82521-22, 87239, 88925, and 90288-98 with expiration dates ranging from 8/2009 to 3/2011)

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets –

10 mg. (Lots 73934, 75892, 77945, 81137, 86320 with expiration dates ranging from 6/2009 to 5/2011)

If you have consumed any of these products and have been injured, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact our attorneys immediately.

The recall has been announced because the products may contain oversized tablets, which could result in double the intended dosage. Side effects of overdose of some of these products could be grave and even fatal. Propafenone HCI can cause an irregular heartbeat and low blood pressure. Isosorbide Mononitrate can cause fainting and low blood pressure. Morphine Sulfate is known to cause difficulty or lack of breathing as well as low blood pressure. In regards to Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, the result of overdose can lead to rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.

Again, if you or a loved one has been injured by any of these products, please contact our attorneys so we can help you.