FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0082-2018

Product

Meclizine hydrochloride tablets USP, 12.5 mg, 100 count HDPE bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801, NDC 59746-122-06

Brand name
Meclizine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Meclizine Hydrocloride
Active ingredient
Meclizine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
59746-121, 59746-122
FDA application
ANDA040659
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 17P0430, Exp 05/19

Why it was recalled

Marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA: Bottles were released prior to final approval.

Recalling firm

Firm
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Jubilant Cadista Pharmacuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
207 Kiley Dr, N/A, Salisbury, Maryland 21801-2249

Distribution

Quantity
744 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-10-30
FDA classified
2017-11-16
Posted by FDA
2017-11-22
Terminated
2020-02-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0082-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.