Ritalin HCl recall: Labeling Error
Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 20 mg, 100 tablets per Bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Suffern, NY 10901 Dist. by…
Why was Ritalin HCl recalled?
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert; The back of the Medication Guide attached to the Package Insert for Ritalin Tablets was printed with information related to Ritalin SR (Sustained Release) Tablets. Both products, Ritalin Tablets and Ritalin SR Tablets utilize a combined Package Insert. The individual Medication Guides are attached to the Package Insert via a perforation. Although t
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?
Lot #: F0131
- Product
- Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 20 mg, 100 tablets per Bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Suffern, NY 10901 Dist. by…
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
- Quantity
- 10,781 bottles
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Recall date
- April 16, 2014
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)