FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0767-2022

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 12.5 mg, packaged in a case of 24 bottles (100-count bottle), Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salisbury, MD, 21801, NDC 59746-122-06

Brand name
Meclizine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Meclizine Hydrocloride
Active ingredient
Meclizine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
59746-121, 59746-122
FDA application
ANDA040659
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 22P0036, Exp 12/2024

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label mix-up: Incorrect label placed on product. Shipper cases labeled Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets contain bottles incorrectly labeled as PredniSONE Tablets. The tablets in the bottles are Meclizine Hydrochloride

Recalling firm

Firm
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Jubilant Cadista Pharmacuticals Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
207 Kiley Dr, N/A, Salisbury, Maryland 21801-2249

Distribution

Quantity
12,174 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed in Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-03-08
FDA classified
2022-04-12
Posted by FDA
2022-04-06
Terminated
2022-11-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0767-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.