FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0383-2015

Product

Children's Loratadine Syrup (Loratadine Oral Solution) 5 mg/5 mL, Antihistamine, Grape Flavored Syrup, 24 Hour Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief Sugar Free, 4 FL OZ (120 mL) Bottles, Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-2092-8.

Brand name
Childrens Loratadine
Generic name
Loratadine
Active ingredient
Loratadine
Route
Oral
NDC
51672-2092
FDA application
ANDA076805
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: A4105, Exp 12/2016

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of blue plastic floating in loratadine syrup.

Recalling firm

Firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Skyline Dr, N/A, Hawthorne, New York 10532-2174

Distribution

Quantity
36,684 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-12-30
FDA classified
2015-02-05
Posted by FDA
2015-02-11
Terminated
2018-06-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0383-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.