FDAClass IIISeptember 3, 2014

Famotidine for Oral Suspension recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Famotidine for Oral Suspension, USP 40 mg/5 mL, Rx Only, Cherry-Banana-Mint Flavored, Not for Injection, Manufactured by: Novel Laboratories, Inc., Somerset, NJ 08873. Distributed by: Gavis Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Somerset, NJ 08873, NDC 43386-500-11.

Why was Famotidine for Oral Suspension recalled?

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; 12-month stability time point

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 #'s M13075A, M13076A, M13076B, M13077A, M13077B all with expiry dated 2/2015 and M13490A with expiry date 3/2016.

Product
Famotidine for Oral Suspension, USP 40 mg/5 mL, Rx Only, Cherry-Banana-Mint Flavored, Not for Injection, Manufactured by: Novel Laboratories, Inc., Somerset, NJ 08873. Distributed by: Gavis Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Somerset, NJ 08873, NDC 43386-500-11.
Recalling firm
Novel Laboratories, Inc.
Quantity
25,776 containers
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
September 3, 2014
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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