Class III · Low risk
Magnesium Chloride
Subpotent drug
Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation product during Related Compounds testing during long term stability.
Cause type: Impurity / degradation
An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.
What was recalled
Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension, 40 mg, 30-count Single-Dose Packets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-849-94
Affected NDC
68382-0849-94
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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.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-0442-2025 · 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.
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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.
Class II · Moderate risk
INON ACE Antacid tablets
Failed Disintegration Specifications: above the time expected.
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Chloride for Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Glutathione Magnesium for Injection
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Class II · Moderate risk
Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets
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Class II · Moderate risk
Erythromycin Tablets
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
Class II · Moderate risk
Erythromycin Tablets
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
Class II · Moderate risk
Icosapent Ethyl Capsules
Failed Tablet/Capsule specifications: Red dots inside capsule and melted capsule caused by oxidized Icosapent ethyl, the active ingredient.
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