FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0636-2025

Product

Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Baddi, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534. NDC: 70710-1132-1

Brand name
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
70710-1129, 70710-1130, 70710-1131, 70710-1132, 70710-1133
FDA application
ANDA213368
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: Z305079, Z305080, Exp Date 30-09-25; Z305454, Z305455, Z305457, Z400492, Z400493, Z400494, Exp Date 31-12-25; Z401158, Z401725, Z401726, Exp. Date 28-02-26; Z404118, Z404119, Z404120, Exp Date 30-06-26; Z405648, Exp Date 30-09-26

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: presence of N-Nitroso Desmethyl Chlorpromazine above the recommended acceptable intake limit

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
Notification channel
N/A
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-09-03
FDA classified
2025-09-10
Posted by FDA
2025-09-17
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0636-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.