FDAClass IIINovember 25, 2015

Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 25 mg Tablets, Packaged in a) 100 Ct Bottles (NDC: 49884-035-01) and b) 1000 Ct Bottles (NDC: 49884-035-10), Rx only. Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.

Why was Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for impurities.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

a) Lot #: 25552101, Expiry: AUG 2016; Lot#: 25712701, Expiry: SEP 2016; Lot #: 25787902, Expiry: NOV 2016; Lot #: 26074601, Expiry: JAN 2017; Lot #: 26259801, Expiry: APR 2017; Lot #: 26220001, Expiry: MAR 2017; Lot #: 26579001, Expiry: JUN 2017; Lot #: 26731801, Expiry: NOV 2017. b) Lot #: 24502301, Expiry: OCT 2015; Lot #: 24505901, Expiry: OCT 2015; Lot #: 25787901, Expiry: NOV 2016; Lot #: 26074701, Expiry: JAN 2017; Lot #: 26259701, Expiry: MAR 2017; Lot #: 26575801, Expiry: JUN 2017; Lot #: 26579002, Expiry: JUN 2017; Lot #: 26682801, Expiry: SEP 2017; Lot #: 26682901, Expiry: SEP 2017; Lot #: 26731702, Expiry: NOV 2017; Lot #: 25960301, Expiry: NOV 2017; Lot #: 26764801, Expiry: MAR 2018.

Product
Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 25 mg Tablets, Packaged in a) 100 Ct Bottles (NDC: 49884-035-01) and b) 1000 Ct Bottles (NDC: 49884-035-10), Rx only. Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.
Recalling firm
Par Pharmaceutical Inc.
Quantity
a) 387,100 Bottles; b) 63,572 Bottles
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide including Puerto Rico
Recall date
November 25, 2015
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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