Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Pain Relief & OTC Medication Recalls

Recalls of common over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers.

415 recalls in this category, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin Capsules

Failed Capsule/Tablet Specifications: Actavis has received several complaint for clumping and breaking of capsules with some bottles showing popped out bottle bottom (round bottom) and creased labels from one distribution center.

Terminated Failed specification Actavis Elizabeth LLC NDC 45963-555-11 D-0338-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin Capsules

Failed Capsule/Tablet Specifications: Actavis has received several complaint for clumping and breaking of capsules with some bottles showing popped out bottle bottom (round bottom) and creased labels from one distribution center.

Terminated Failed specification Actavis Elizabeth LLC NDC 45963-556-11 D-0337-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin Capsules

Failed Capsule/Tablet Specifications: Actavis has received several complaint for clumping and breaking of capsules with some bottles showing popped out bottle bottom (round bottom) and creased labels from one distribution center.

Terminated Failed specification Actavis Elizabeth LLC NDC 14550-513-02 D-0336-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Tramadol HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-937-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Naproxen Sodium active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-813-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Naproxen Base active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-812-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Meloxicam active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-776-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Ibuprofen active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-727-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-696-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Diclofenac Sodium active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-629-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Gabapentin Capsules

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Complaints of empty capsules received.

Terminated Failed specification Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc NDC 16714-662-01 D-0330-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Assured Naproxen Sodium Tablets

Correct Labeled Product Mispacked; correct labeled bottles of Assured Ibuprofen softgels were packaged into cartons of Assured Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Contract Packaging Resources Inc. D-0248-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Children's Q-Pap

Superpotent Drug: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is initiating a recall of three flavors of Acetaminophen Oral Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL for failure of the product assay at the 12 month timepoint.

Terminated Wrong potency / content Qualitest Pharmaceuticals NDC 0603-0843-54 D-0039-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Children's Q-Pap

Superpotent Drug: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is initiating a recall of three flavors of Acetaminophen Oral Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL for failure of the product assay at the 12 month timepoint.

Terminated Wrong potency / content Qualitest Pharmaceuticals NDC 0603-0842-54 D-0038-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Children's Q-Pap

Superpotent Drug: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is initiating a recall of three flavors of Acetaminophen Oral Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL for failure of the product assay at the 12 month timepoint.

Terminated Wrong potency / content Qualitest Pharmaceuticals NDC 0603-0841-54 D-0037-2015
Class III · Low risk

Cataflam (diclofenac potassium)

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Ink identification had rubbed off tablets in transit making them illegible to pharmacists and consumers.

Terminated Failed specification Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-0436-05 D-1516-2014
Class I · High risk

Ibuprofen Tablets

Labeling: Label Mix-Up: Some cartons of AHP Ibuprofen Tablets, USP, 600mg, lot #142588 that contain blister cards filled with Ibuprofen tablets, 600mg drug product, were found to be mis-labeled with blister card print identifying the product as AHP Oxcarbazepine Tablets, 300mg, lot #142544

Terminated Labeling / mix-up American Health Packaging NDC 68084-0703-01 D-1589-2014