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Class III · Low risk Ongoing Initiated Nov 14, 2024 (2 years ago)

Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension 40 mg

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

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified - Wrong NDC number

Cause type: Labeling / mix-up

Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose. All labeling / mix-up recalls.

What was recalled

Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension 40 mg, 30 Single-Dose Packets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-849-94. Packaged in sachets

Affected NDC 68382-0849-94

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

Drug: Magnesium Category: Heartburn & Stomach Medication

Product details

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

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Esomeprazole Magnesium
NDC 68382-0849
DIHYDRATE 40 mg/1 Granule, Delayed Release
Oral
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Rx
Recalling firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
NDC code
68382-849-94
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0102-2025 · 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.

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