Class II · Moderate risk
Fluoxetine Tablets
CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-Nitroso Fluoxetine exceeding interim acceptable intake limit.
Fluoxetine Capsules USP
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Chemical Contamination: Product recalled due to an elevated level of a residual solvent impurity in the API that exceeds the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) calculation for the impurity.
Cause type: Chemical / undeclared
A chemical that should not be there - benzene, methanol, lead - or an undeclared prescription drug hidden in a supplement. The label gives no warning: you may be taking a toxic solvent, a heavy metal, or a drug such as sildenafil that interacts with your other medicines. All chemical / undeclared recalls.
What was recalled
Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg, packaged in a) 500-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-02), and (b) 1000- count bottles (NDC 50111-648-03), Rx only, Manufactured by Pliva Krakow Pharmaceutical Company S.A., Krakow, Poland; Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960
Affected NDCs
50111-0648-02
50111-0648-03
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Drug: Fluoxetine Category: Mental Health 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoxetine NDC 50111-0648 |
HYDROCHLORIDE 20 mg/1 | Capsule Oral |
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- NDC code
- 50111-648-02
- Origin
- PA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0971-2015 · 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.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Fluoxetine Tablets
CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-Nitroso Fluoxetine exceeding interim acceptable intake limit.
Class III · Low risk
Fluoxetine Tablets USP
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Class II · Moderate risk
Fluoxetine Capsules USP
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Class III · Low risk
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