A pharmaceutical company is recalling one of its products after discovering that the pill bottle could be filled with the wrong medication.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Unichem Pharmaceuticals is recalling its Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 10 milligrams because the bottle was mistakenly filled with Meloxicam 7.5 milligrams tablets.

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain from conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride is a muscle relaxer prescribed for muscle spasms.

Unknowingly taking Meloxicam can lead to serious side effects including heart and stomach problems, kidney issues and allergic reactions. This is particularly risky for patients

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