Class III · Low risk
Magnesium Chloride
Subpotent drug
Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Some bottles may contain a small number of Nexium 20 mg capsules intended for the Japanese market in addtion to Nexium 40 mg capsules.
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
Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AstraZeneca LP, Wilmington, DE 19850; By: AstraZeneca AB, S-151 85 Sodertalje, Sweden, NDC 0186-5040-85, UPC 3 0186-5040-85 0.
Affected NDC
0186-5040-85
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Drug: Magnesium Category: Heartburn & Stomach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexium Esomeprazole magnesium NDC 00186-5040 |
TRIHYDRATE 40 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release Oral |
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- ASTRA ZENECA Lp
- NDC code
- 0186-5040-85
- Origin
- DE, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1410-2012 · FDA notice
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.
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Glutathione Magnesium for Injection
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Prednisone tablets
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Class II · Moderate risk
Carisoprodol Tablets
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Class II · Moderate risk
Propylthiouracil Tablets
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Class II · Moderate risk
Lisinopril Tablets
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