Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg and Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg Due to Label Mix-Up

Company Contact:
Name: Samir Patel

Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

65 Lukens Drive

New Castle, DE 19720

Phone Number: 302-328-3355

Toll Free: 888-582-1953

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 30, 2023 – New Castle, Delaware, Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg and one lot of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg to the consumer level due to Label Mix-Up. Bottles of Digoxin Tablets, USP 0.125mg s are incorrectly labeled and contain Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg Tablets. Bottles of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg are incorrectly labeled and contain Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg. 

Label for Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg 

Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg are yellow, circular, beveled, uncoated tablets scored between “N” and “201” on one side and plain on the other side.

Label for Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg 

Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg are white to off-white, circular. beveled, uncoated tablets scored between “N” and “202” on one side and plain on the other side.

Risk Statement: The mix-up in labels can cause either overdosing or underdosing in patients who unknowingly take the wrong dose. Patients who intend to take Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg, but unknowingly Digoxin 0.25mg would receive a super potent dose and can experience significant drug toxicity (mental disorientation, dizziness, blurred vision, memory loss and fainting) from the unintentional overdose. Patients who intend to take Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg, but unknowingly take Digoxin 0.125mg would receive a sub potent dose which may lead to loss of control of heart rate and potential heart failure exacerbation. Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The product is used for the treatment of mild to moderate heart failure. Digoxin increases heart muscle contraction in pediatric patients with heart failure. Digoxin is indicated for the control of ventricular response rate in adult patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. The product is packaged as 100 tablets in white HDPE bottles and labeled as indicated below with NDC, lot and expiration date. 

Digoxin 0.125mg Tablet – NDC 10135-0747-01, lot# E3810, expiration 2/2025

Digoxin 0.25mg Tablet – NDC 10135-0748-01, lot# E3811, expiration 2/2025

Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg and Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg Product were distributed Nationwide.

Consumers/distributors/retailers that have Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg and Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg (lot# E3810 and lot# E3811) which are being recalled should stop using/return to place of purchase. Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by emails and is arranging for return of all recalled products (lot# E3810 and lot# E3811).

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by phone number 302-328-3355 or toll free 888-582-1953 on Monday – Friday from 8.30AM and 4:30PM, EST.  Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm¹ 
• Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm² or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.