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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Apr 26, 2023 (3 years ago)

Promethazine HCl Oral Solution

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

Cause type: Stability / shelf life

The product degraded or failed stability testing before its labeled expiry. Heat, moisture or time can break the drug down into degradants or reduce potency. All stability / shelf life recalls.

What was recalled

Promethazine HCl Oral Solution, USP, 6.25 mg/5mL, 473 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Drug: Promethazine

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0838-2023 · 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

Promethazine Syrup Plain

CGMP Deviations: Potential concern with products manufactured using liquid sugar batches contaminated with microbial organisms.

Completed Microbial contamination Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc. D-0814-2021

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