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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 23, 2019 (7 years ago)

Alprazolam Tablets

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance

Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.

What was recalled

Alprazolam Tablets, USP 0.5 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 Made in Australia, NDC 0378-4003-05

Affected NDC 0378-4003-05

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Drug: Alprazolam Category: Mental Health Medication

Recalling firm
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC code
0378-4003-05
Origin
WV, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0186-2020 · 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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