Class II · Moderate risk
Ranitidine 300 mg
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
Ranitidine Syrup Oral Solution 15 mg/mL 6. fl. oz.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
Cause type: Nitrosamine impurity
Trace nitrosamine impurities such as NDMA, NDEA or NMBA found above the acceptable daily limit. Nitrosamines are probable human carcinogens that can form during manufacturing or storage. This is the cause behind the large valsartan, losartan and ranitidine (Zantac) recalls. All nitrosamine impurity recalls.
What was recalled
Ranitidine Syrup Oral Solution 15 mg/mL 6. fl. oz. (473 mL), NDC 65162-664-90.
Affected NDC
65162-0664-90
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Drug: Ranitidine Category: Heartburn & Stomach Medication
- Recalling firm
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- NDC code
- 65162-664-90
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0614-2020 · 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.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Ranitidine 150 mg
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
Class II · Moderate risk
Ranitidine Hydrochloride
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
Class II · Moderate risk
ranitidine hydrochloride
CGMP Deviations: Received notice from supplier of potential -Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) amounts above established levels.
Class II · Moderate risk
Preferred Pharmaceuticals
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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