Torrent Pharmaceutical Limited is recalling a certain number of lots of their Losartan Potassium tablets, according to the FDA. The medication is being recalled over contamination with a chemical linked to cancer.

Patients are advised to continue using the medication because the risk of stopping it may be higher without alternative treatment in place. However, patients are also advised to discuss alternative treatments with their doctors.

The lots of Losartan included in this recall are the following:

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 50mg, 1000 count

• NDC: 13668-409-10
• Batch No.: 4DU2E009
• Expiration: 12/31/2020

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 100mg, 90 count

• NDC: 13668-115-90
• Batch No.: 4DU3E009
• Expiration: 12/31/2020

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 100mg, 1000 count

• NDC: 13668-115-10
• Batch No.: 4DU3D018
• Expiration: 02/28/2021

Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 50mg/12.5mg, 90 count

• NDC: 13668-116-90
• Batch No.: BEF7D051
• Expiration: 11/30/2020

Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100mg/25mg, 90 count

• NDC: 13668-118-90
• Batch No.: 4P04D007
• Expiration: 07/31/2020

Patients with questions should call Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited at 800-912-9561.

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