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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Aug 25, 2025 (14 months ago)

chloroproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets (Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride)

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of a 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

chloroproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKare, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-165-15

Affected NDC 50268-0165-15

Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
NDC 50268-0165
100 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated
Oral
AvPAK Rx
Recalling firm
AvKARE
NDC code
50268-165-15
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0644-2025 · 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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