Two medications from one manufacturer recalled for a failure that can cause heart attacks (Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules)

Medical Xpress / Miami Herald ^ | July 1, 2024 | David J. Neal /

[ConservativeMind]

A total of 135 batches of potassium chloride capsules have been recalled because the extended release capsules might not release.

Glenmark Laboratories recalled 114 batches of 750 mg Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules in bottles of 100 (NDC No. 68462-357-01) and 500 (NDC No. 68462-357-05) capsules. The batch numbers are in a PDF attached to the FDA recall notice posting.

American Health Packaging on behalf of BluePoint Laboratories recalled 21 batches of the same capsules, also made by Glenmark and also in 100-count (NDC No. 68001-396-00) and 500-count (NDC No. 68001-396-03) packages. To see the batch numbers and expiration dates in the BluePoint recall, check the recall notice posting.

Why has it been recalled?

The capsules aren't dissolving as they should, so they're not working as they should. Potassium levels in users can get dangerously high, which is called hyperkalemia and "can result in irregular heart beat that can lead to cardiac arrest."

[ConservativeMind]

If you take these pills, be aware they may not properly act as timed release pills, possibly dumping everything at once, it seems.

Get replacements.

[ConservativeMind]

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[DesertRhino]

What is that pill for? Who uses it?

[Wally_Kalbacken]

As long as it does not induce hyper-Kamala-tosis, I’m unconcerned.

[Deaf Smith]

I think they used be called Salt Pills.

[mabarker1]

For low Potassium levels.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-potassium

[TexasFreeper2009]

not everything can be as safe as the covid vax...

lol

[Tacrolimus1mg]

Our pharmacy was notified of this, and if you take Potassium Chloride ER, your pharmacy should have the affected lot numbers for comparison. Mine pulled all of the bad lots and inventoried them for disposal by the manufacturer.

You should also receive a phone call from insurance or your pharmacy regarding the recall. If you’re concerned, call your pharmacy - they can cross-reference lot numbers.

[GOPJ]

Thanks for the ping.