CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young children who can gain unintended access to the capsules, posing a risk of poisoning.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 18, 2015

Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

This recall to replace involves bottle caps for Temodar and Temozolomide (generic) capsules, an oral chemotherapy drug. The capsules were distributed in 5- and 14-count brown glass bottles that have white plastic child-resistant caps. A white label affixed to the bottle has the word "Temozolomide" printed in black lettering.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately inspect their bottle caps for cracks. If a crack is found, consumers should contact Merck for a replacement cap. As with all drug products, the bottles should be stored up high, out of sight and reach of young children. Consumers may continue to use the drug as directed.

Contact Information

Merck Information Center at 800-943-8069 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.merck.com and click on "Important Temodar Information" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Clinics and pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from July 2013 to August 2015. The container was included in the cost of the medication which is based on quantities prescribed, health insurance terms and other factors.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.J.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
15219

Product Information

Product Name
Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules
Product Type
Tablet or Capsule Drugs
Number of Units
About 276,000
Manufacturer Name
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.J.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-943-8069
Website www.merck.com
Full Contact Information

Merck Information Center at 800-943-8069 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.merck.com and click on "Important Temodar Information" for more information.