Class III · Low risk
Magnesium Chloride
Subpotent drug
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
Cause type: Impurity / degradation
An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.
What was recalled
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 1.745g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 59779-667-38, UPC 05042842790; b) Swan Citroma, Distributed by: Vi-Jon One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167, NDC 0869066738, UPC 308690667382; c) GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-667-38, UPC 846036007374; d) Leader, Distributed By: Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio, 43017, NDC 3720511038, UPC 096295382433; e) Signature Care, Distributed By: Better Living Brands, LLC. P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009, NDC 21130-667-38, UPC 321130779155; f) Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Distributed By: Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina, Ohio 44256, NDC 5394301077, UPC 093351100383; g) Sunmark, Distributed By McKesson One Post Street San Francisco, CA 94104, NDC 4934869649, UPC 010939112330, h) Major, Distributed By: Major Pharmaceuticals 31778 Enterprise Drive Livonia, MI 48150 USA, NDC 0904630477, UPC 309046304777
Affected NDCs
8690-6673-08
9046-3047-07
21130-0667-38
37205-1103-08
49348-6964-09
50804-0667-38
53943-0107-07
59779-0667-38
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Drug: Magnesium
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Symptom Antacid Calcium carbonate ,Magnesium hydroxide,Simethicone NDC 53943-0107 |
CALCIUM CARBONATE 675 mg/1; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 135 mg/1; DIMETHICONE, UNSPECIFIED 60 mg/1 | Tablet, Chewable Oral |
Discount Drug Mart | OTC |
- Recalling firm
- Vi-Jon, Inc.
- NDC code
- 59779-667-38
- Origin
- TN, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0005-2018 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other Magnesium recalls
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Class I · High risk
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection
Product mix up: a foil pouch labeled "Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL" actually contained an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid instead.
Class II · Moderate risk
INON ACE Antacid tablets
Failed Disintegration Specifications: above the time expected.
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Chloride for Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Glutathione Magnesium for Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Other recalls by Vi-Jon, Inc.
All 2017 recalls
Class III · Low risk
Kroger Mint Burst ANTISEPTIC MOUTH RINSE ANTIGINGIVITIS/ANTIPLAQUE
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients.
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE
CGMP Deviations;
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE
CGMP Deviations
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Citrate SALINE LAXATIVE
CGMP Deviations
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