Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Hetero Labs Limited Pantoprazole Sodium, Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg recall: Discoloration: Firm received five (5) complaints stating

Recall published 6 months ago

Discoloration: Firm received five (5) complaints stating that, "Tablets discolored darker than normal and have lighter-colored spots."

The hazard: Drug safety concern

A problem with this medicine prompted the recall. With prescriptions, the first move is a conversation rather than a decision.

What the notice says: Discoloration: Firm received five (5) complaints stating that, "Tablets discolored darker than normal and have lighter-colored spots."

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this product. The classification and the summary above describe how serious the agency considers it.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0484-2026
Published
April 29, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Hetero Labs Limited
Product type
Prescription & OTC drugs
Units affected
4,740 1,000-count bottles.
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
India
Lot / code info
Batch # FD253967, Exp Date: 06/26/2027

Products covered by this recall

Pantoprazole Sodium, Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, By: Hetero, Hetero Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherta, Mahabubager-509 301, India, NDC 31722-713-10

Check your product

The notice names 10 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • FD253967

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 06
  • 26
  • 2027 — 4
  • 740 1
  • 000-count bottles

NDC number

On the carton and again on the bottle or blister label.

  • 31722-713-10

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 40 mg
  • 1000 count
  • 000 count

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Drug enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Drug safety

Hetero Labs Limited — A problem with this medicine prompted the recall. With prescriptions, the first move is a conversation rather than a decision.

  1. Check the lot number on your pack against the codes listed above.
  2. Report side effects you think the product caused to FDA MedWatch.
  3. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own — speak to your prescriber or pharmacist first.
  4. Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Getting a replacement supply

Do not let a refund question interrupt your treatment. Deal with the supply first and the money second.

  • Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.
  • Insurers do not normally count a recall replacement against a refill limit. If one is refused, ask the pharmacist to call it through as a recall override.
  • Over-the-counter products are refunded at the till like any other purchase; the recall notice on your phone is enough to explain the return.
  • If the manufacturer runs a direct reimbursement form, it will be linked from the official notice on this page.

Company contact: Hetero Labs Limited (Unit V) — Unit V, Sy. No.: 439,440,441&458, Mahabubnagar

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Hetero Labs Limited prescription & otc drugs recalled?

Discoloration: Firm received five (5) complaints stating that, "Tablets discolored darker than normal and have lighter-colored spots." Discoloration: Firm received five (5) complaints stating that, "Tablets discolored darker than normal and have lighter-colored spots."

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code FD253967; best-by date 06 or 26. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Check the lot number on your pack against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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