FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0221-2024

Product

Desloratadine Tablets USP 5mg a) 100 count (NDC 68180-153-01) and b) 500 count (NDC 68180-153-02) bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

Brand name
Desloratadine
Generic name
Desloratadine
Active ingredient
Desloratadine
Route
Oral
NDC
68180-153
FDA application
ANDA078352
Affected lot / code info
Lot # G201822, exp. date Jan 2024, 100 count G201823, exp. date Jan 2024, 100 count G201824, exp. date Jan 2024, 500 count

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desloratadine impurity result exceeded the acceptable intake limit.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Harborplace Tower, 111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
100=29,184 bottles; 500=2922 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-12-20
FDA classified
2024-01-09
Posted by FDA
2024-01-17
Terminated
2025-04-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0221-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Desloratadine · FDA Drug Recalls