Class II · Moderate risk
Unisom
CGMP Deviations; detection of Nitrosamine Drug Substance-Related Impurities (NDSRI), N-nitroso-desmethyl-diphenhydramine (n-dph), above the FDA Recommended Intake Limit
DICOPANOL (diphenhydramine hydrochloride in 5 mg/mL oral suspension kit)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Microbial Contamination of a Non-Sterile Product: Kit component is contaminated with Burkholderia multivorans.
Cause type: Microbial contamination
Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.
What was recalled
DICOPANOL (diphenhydramine hydrochloride in 5 mg/mL oral suspension kit) FusePaq, 150 mL Kits, Rx Only. Fusion Pharmaceuticals LLC., 768 Calle Plano, Camarillo, CA 93012. NDC: 43093-104-01.
Affected NDC
43093-0104-01
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Diphenhydramine Category: Allergy & Cold Medication
- Recalling firm
- Fusion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
- Origin
- CA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0410-2015 · 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.
Other Diphenhydramine recalls
See all
Class II · Moderate risk
Unisom
CGMP Deviations: Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Issue impurity above the daily acceptable intake limit defined by the Food and Drug Administration.
Class III · Low risk
Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Tablets/Capsules imprinted with wrong ID.
Class III · Low risk
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Tablets/Capsules imprinted with wrong ID.
Class III · Low risk
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Tablets/Capsules imprinted with wrong ID.
Other recalls by Fusion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
All 2015 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Dicopanol FusePaq Kit for Oral Suspension
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Fusion Pharmaceuticals is recalling the Dicopanol FusePaq Kit due to Total Yeasts and Molds Count above USP limits.
Free recall alerts
Know the day your medication is recalled
Tell us what you take. When FDA posts a recall announcement or classifies a recall for one of your medications, we email you in plain English, with what to check. No account needed.