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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Mar 22, 2019 (8 years ago)

Fayosim (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed in related substance test (Any Other Individual Impurity and Total impurities) in Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP 0.01mg at 12 month long term stability study.

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

Fayosim (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets USP, (0.15 mg/0.02 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg) and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (0.01 mg), packaged in 1 Extended-Cycle Wallet of 91 Tablets packed in a pouch(NDC 68180-860-11); one pouch per carton (NDC 68180-860-12), Rx only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) - 454775, INDIA.

Affected NDCs 68180-0860-11 68180-0860-12

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Drug: Estradiol

Recalling firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC code
68180-860-11
Origin
MD, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1057-2019 · 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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