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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Aug 29, 2016 (10 years ago)

ZENATANE (isotretinoin capsules USP)

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

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

ZENATANE (isotretinoin capsules USP) 20 mg, 30 capsules per prescription pack, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Limited, Kurkumbh Village Pune 4138012 India, Manufactured for: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally 500 090 India, NDC 55111-136-81

Affected NDC 55111-0136-81

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Drug: Isotretinoin

Product details

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

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Zenatane
Isotretinoin
NDC 55111-0136
20 mg/1 Capsule, Gelatin Coated
Oral
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Rx
Recalling firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
NDC code
55111-136-81
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0098-2017 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk

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Superpotent Drug: The 3-month stability result for assay was found to be above specification limit

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Varenicline Tablets

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Omeprazole Delayed-release Capsules

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