FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0391-2019

Product

LOPERAMIDE HCL TABLETS USP, 2 mg, ANTI-DIARRHEAL, 24 caplets per carton, OTC, Distributed by Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina Ohio 44256 Ohm Laboratories Inc. UPC 0 93351 11270 6 NDC#:53943-123-24

Brand name
Loperamide Hydrochloride
Generic name
Loperamide Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Loperamide Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
53943-123
FDA application
ANDA074091
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 2979325, EXP 5/5021

Why it was recalled

Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: The front panel indicates 24 caplets whereas the side panel indicates 12 caplets. The drug product carton contains 24 caplets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer
Discount Drug Mart
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
270 Prospect Plains Rd, N/A, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512-3605

Distribution

Quantity
5040 cartons
Distribution pattern
OH

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-12-26
FDA classified
2019-01-23
Posted by FDA
2019-01-30
Terminated
2020-04-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0391-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Loperamide Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls