FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0083-2019

Product

HydrOXYzine HYDROCHLORIDE SYRUP (HydrOXYzine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP), 10 mg per 5 mL, Rx only, Distributed by Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19154, NDC 54838-502-80.

Brand name
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Hydroxyzine Dihydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
54838-502
FDA application
ANDA201674
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 1097, Exp 10/18

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: cleaning procedures during manufacturing caused out of specification results for unknown impurities.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lannett Company, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9000 State Rd, N/A, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136-1615

Distribution

Quantity
8,324 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-11
FDA classified
2018-10-19
Posted by FDA
2018-10-31
Terminated
2019-02-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0083-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.