FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0273-2024

Product

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 180mg, Antihistamine, Allergy, 24 hour, a) 30 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51660-998-30; Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Made in India, b) 45 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51316-800-45; Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, Made in India, c) 150 Tablets per bottle, NDC 51660-998-55, Distributed by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Made in India.

Brand name
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
51660-998, 51316-800
FDA application
ANDA091567
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: a) DNE0792A Exp. 06/31/2025; DNE1027A Exp. 08/31/2025. b) DNE0793A Exp. 06/31/2025. c) DNE0789A, DNE0790A, DNE0791A Exp. 06/2025, DNE1026A Exp. 08/31/025.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.

Recalling firm

Firm
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Manufacturer
OHM LABORATORIES INC.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Independence Way, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6620

Distribution

Quantity
54,504 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-01-18
FDA classified
2024-01-25
Posted by FDA
2024-01-31
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0273-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.