Montelukast Sodium Tablets recall: Contamination
Montelukast Sodium Tablets, 10 mg (base), packaged in a) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-30) and b) 90-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-90), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Generics Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Generics Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430.
Why was Montelukast Sodium Tablets recalled?
Chemical Contamination: The recall has been initiated based on multiple complaints received from pharmacists and consumers reporting that they detected an off-odor, described as moldy, musty or fishy in nature which has been identified as trace levels of Tribromoanisole (TBA) and Trichloroanisole (TCA).
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?
02122956, 02123226, 02123269, 02123480, 02123481, 02122933, 02122955, 02123062, 02123075, 02123085, 02123114, 02123115, 02123124, 02123125, 02123189, 02123199, 02123205, 02123219, 02123253, 02123270, 02123289, 02123295, 02123320, 02123333, 02123343, 02123349, 02123411, 02123421, 02123431, Exp 09/14 and 10/14
- Product
- Montelukast Sodium Tablets, 10 mg (base), packaged in a) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-30) and b) 90-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-90), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Generics Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Generics Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430.
- Recalling firm
- Glenmark Generics Inc., USA
- Quantity
- 591,972 bottles
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Recall date
- March 13, 2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)