Novartis suspends production of Interceptor, Sentinel....etc.

**Dani** · 01-23-2012, 04:34 PM

http://blog.vetdepot.com/novartis-su...m-and-deramaxx

Heads up everyone.

**georgie** · 01-23-2012, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the heads up, Dani. I use Interceptor. May have to call my vet & get a six pack to have on hand.

**Top Of The Hill** · 01-23-2012, 05:34 PM

I use the Interceptor Flavor Tabs too. If there is a question with "quality standards" do you think it is safe to continue using this product? I guess we won't be able to get it anyway shortly.....if not already.

Thanks for the info Dani.

**georgie** · 01-23-2012, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Top Of The Hill

I use the Interceptor Flavor Tabs too. If there is a question with "quality standards" do you think it is safe to continue using this product? I guess we won't be able to get it anyway shortly.....if not already.

That is what my husband said. Is that the only plant they make Interceptor at? So what do others use? I have used Interceptor Flavor Tabs for years. Not sure what to do.

**Top Of The Hill** · 01-23-2012, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by georgie

That is what my husband said. Is that the only plant they make Interceptor at? So what do others use? I have used Interceptor Flavor Tabs for years. Not sure what to do.

Georgie......Did you read what they had to say on the links? I just glanced at it quickly and for human stuff it sounded like one issue (for instance) was caplet pills getting in with tablet pills.....not sure what else though. I would hope/think that if there was any possible danger with something that they would recall it.....not just stop production. I too wonder if this is the only facility that produces them and has there been any issue with the canine/feline products.??? It's the only one I've ever used (at my Vet's recommendation) and no problems with it to date.

**georgie** · 01-23-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Top Of The Hill

Georgie......Did you read what they had to say on the links? I just glanced at it quickly and for human stuff it sounded like one issue (for instance) was caplet pills getting in with tablet pills.....not sure what else though. I would hope/think that if there was any possible danger with something that they would recall it.....not just stop production. I too wonder if this is the only facility that produces them and has there been any issue with the canine/feline products.??? It's the only one I've ever used (at my Vet's recommendation) and no problems with it to date.

I did read what the FDA inspector wrote. Yes, it was Excedrin tablets/gelcaps getting packaged wrong. I have been doing some research on heartgard. it is made by Merial. I am trying to compare the two. It seems it is two different ingredients.
I think we know what the Interceptor looks like. I did not see any dog/feline problems in the report. But it seems Novartis is stopping production of everything produced at the plant. I think I will talk to my vet. I hate switching when Interceptor has worked so well for my girls.

**Dani** · 01-24-2012, 08:33 AM

I don't think this is the only plant they make Interceptor or any of the other meds, but I imagine it will put a strain on the amount of pills in circulation for a bit.

**Top Of The Hill** · 01-24-2012, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by georgie

I did read what the FDA inspector wrote. Yes, it was Excedrin tablets/gelcaps getting packaged wrong. I have been doing some research on heartgard. it is made by Merial. I am trying to compare the two. It seems it is two different ingredients.
I think we know what the Interceptor looks like. I did not see any dog/feline problems in the report. But it seems Novartis is stopping production of everything produced at the plant. I think I will talk to my vet. I hate switching when Interceptor has worked so well for my girls.

It doesn't sound like this is a new issue they're having. I didn't read the whole thing, but with the human products it sounded like it went back at least a few years. I still have a number of the Interceptor Flavor tabs on hand and I know my vet is still selling them. No idea whether they all come from the same plant though.