Class II · Moderate risk
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injectable Solution
cGMP deviations.
Phenylephrine Nasal 1% Spray
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products: Tower Pharmacy is recalling the Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 1% because of possible microbial contamination.
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
Phenylephrine Nasal 1% Spray, 480 mL bottles, For Office Use, Tower Pharmacy, 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Drug: Phenylephrine
- Recalling firm
- Tower Pharmacy and Compounding
- Origin
- CA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-384-2014 · 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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