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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 27, 2023 (3 years ago)

Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications

Cause type: Dissolution failure

The tablet or capsule did not dissolve within specification. Dissolution controls how much drug the body absorbs; a failure can change the effective dose. All dissolution failure recalls.

What was recalled

Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, NDC# 65162-212-10

Affected NDC 65162-0212-10

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Drug: Phenytoin

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Extended Phenytoin Sodium
Phenytoin Sodium
NDC 65162-0212
100 mg/1 Capsule
Oral
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Rx
Recalling firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
NDC code
65162-212-10
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0090-2024 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules

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