Class II · Moderate risk
Rifampin Capsules USP
Subpotent Drug
Rifadin (rifampin)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent Drug: During review of retain samples, the manufacturer observed low fill in some capsules, which was related to an issue detected with the encapsulating equipment.
Cause type: Wrong potency / content
Sub- or super-potent product, or a failed content-uniformity / assay test. You may receive too little or too much active ingredient - a direct dosing risk. All wrong potency / content recalls.
What was recalled
Rifadin (rifampin) capsules, USP, 150 mg, 100-count capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Fabrique par Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc., Laval, Quebec, Canada H7L4A8, DIN # 02091887
Drug: Rifampin
- Recalling firm
- Sanofi-Synthelabo
- Origin
- Canada
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-886-2013 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk
Rifampin Capsules USP
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification.
Class II · Moderate risk
Rifampin Capsules USP 300mg
Subpotent Drug and Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
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Subpotent Drug and Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Rifampin Capsules USP
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Class II · Moderate risk
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