Branded Drug Recalled

Bausch Health Companies Inc is recalling 2691 bottles of Mephyton (phytonadione) tablets that failed to meet impurities/degradation specifications, according to the June 30, 2021, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report.

The recall affects 5-mg Mephyton tablets in 100-count bottles (NDC 0187-1704-05) from lots 19D012P (Exp. 7/21) and 20D096P (Exp. 10/22). The tablets were manufactured for Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Bridgewater, NJ, and distributed throughout the United States.

Bausch Health Companies voluntarily initiated the recall June 8, 2021. On June 23, 2021, the FDA designated the recall Class III, suggesting use of the recalled drugs is not likely to cause harm.

Mephyton is a prescription vitamin used to prevent bleeding in people with blood clotting problems or vitamin K deficiency.