IBSA Pharma Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Lots of TIROSINT® -SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution Due to Subpotency

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February 01, 2023 - IBSA Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling 27 lots of TIROSINT®-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution to the consumer level. This voluntary recall has been initiated because these lots may be subpotent. The company’s analyses show a slight decrease below 95.0% of its labeled amount in levothyroxine sodium (T4) for some lots.

This recall does not apply to TIROSINT® (levothyroxine sodium) capsules.

Risk Statement: Patients being treated for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), who receive subpotent TIROSINT®-SOL, may experience signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) which may include, fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, puffy face, hair loss, slow heart rate, depression, swelling of the thyroid gland and/or unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight. Over- or under-treatment with TIROSINT® SOL may have negative effects on growth and development, cardiovascular function, bone metabolism, reproductive fun

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