Amantadine Hydrochloride Oral Solution USP
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: This recall has been initiated due to an Out of Specification finding in dissolution.
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.
Amantadine HCl, Capsules, UPS, 100 mg, 50 Capsules (5 x 10) unit dose, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, www.avkare.com, NDC 50268-069-15.
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Amantadine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amantadine HCl Amantadine Hydrochloride NDC 50268-0069 |
100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid Filled Oral |
AvPAK | Rx |
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.
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of a foreign object in a single tablet.
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Labeling; Label Mix up; cartons labeled as Amantadine HCl 100 mg Capsules contain unit dose blister cards of Cyclobenzaprine HCl Tablet, USP 5 mg
Out of specification for dissolution.
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications
Presence of a foreign substance.
Presence of a foreign substance.
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