Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out of specification (OOS) result was reported for impurity at the 21 month stability time point.
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.
Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablet, 10 mg, 6-tablets in one blister, in 12 (2 blisters) and 24 (4 blisters) tablet count configurations. Manufactured by Sandoz Private Limited Village-Digham Opp. Thane-Belapur Road Navi Mumbai, 400 078, India, for Sandoz Private Limited 100 College Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540. NDC 66394-041-06
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Drug: Cetirizine Category: Allergy & Cold Medication
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Customer complaints for appearance of discolored tablets and red dots observed on Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg. Determined to be Ranitidine.
Tablet/Capsules Imprinted with Wrong ID
Tablet/Capsules Imprinted with Wrong ID
CGMP Deviations
CGMP Deviations: product held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
cGMP deviations: Temperature excursion during transportation.
Temperature Abuse
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Some vials of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were incorrectly labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit
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