FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0442-2021

Product

Nuedexta (dextromethorphan HBr and quinidine sulfate) Capsules 20 mg/10 mg 60 capsules Rx only NDC 64597-301-60 Manufactured by Patheon, Inc. Whitby, ON L1N 5Z5, Canada

Brand name
Nuedexta
Generic name
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide And Quinidine Sulfate
Active ingredients
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Quinidine Sulfate
Route
Oral
NDC
64597-301
FDA application
NDA021879
Affected lot / code info
CFBFP

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health Inc.
Manufacturer
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7000 Cardinal Pl, N/A, Dublin, Ohio 43017-1091

Distribution

Quantity
255 bottles
Distribution pattern
FL, GA, SC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-15
FDA classified
2021-05-24
Posted by FDA
2021-06-02
Terminated
2024-06-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0442-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.