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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Nov 21, 2017 (9 years ago)

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specification

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

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 30 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Goa 403 722 India, NDC 68180-295-06, UPC 368180295068

Affected NDC 68180-0295-06

Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.

Drug: Duloxetine Category: Mental Health Medication

Product details

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

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Duloxetine
NDC 68180-0295
HYDROCHLORIDE 30 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release
Oral
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Rx
Recalling firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC code
68180-295-06
Origin
MD, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0097-2018 · 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.

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