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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 8, 2016 (10 years ago)

Diocto Syrup

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Recall initiated as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of product contamination with the bacteria B. cepacia.

Cause type: Microbial contamination

Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.

What was recalled

Diocto Syrup (docusate sodium), 60 mg/15 mL, One Pint (473 mL) bottle, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 0536-1001-85.

Affected NDC 0536-1001-85

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Drug: Docusate

Recalling firm
Pharmatech LLC
NDC code
0536-1001-85
Origin
FL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1524-2016 · 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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