Magnesium Chloride
Subpotent drug
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
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.
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
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Magnesium Category: Heartburn & Stomach Medication
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esomeprazole Magnesium NDC 68382-0849 |
DIHYDRATE 40 mg/1 | Granule, Delayed Release Oral |
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | Rx |
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.
Subpotent drug
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.
Failed Disintegration Specifications: above the time expected.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
CGMP: Due to Out of Specification (OOS) result for N-Nitroso Mirabegron impurity.
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
Failed Tablet/Capsule specifications: Red dots inside capsule and melted capsule caused by oxidized Icosapent ethyl, the active ingredient.
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