FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0939-2023

Product

Famotidine Tablets, USP, 20mg, 200-count bottle within a carton, Distributed by: Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Made in India, NDC 72657-113-20.

Brand name
Famotidine
Generic name
Famotidine
Active ingredient
Famotidine
Route
Oral
NDCs
72657-112, 72657-113, 72657-132
FDA application
ANDA215822
Affected lot / code info
FA2022001B, Exp 03/2025

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: some cartons labeled and containing 20 mg may have an external label placed on the side of the carton indicating strength as 10 mg.

Recalling firm

Firm
Glenmark Therapeutics, Inc.
Manufacturer
GLENMARK THERAPEUTICS INC., USA
Notification channel
N/A
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
750 Corporate Dr, N/A, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2009

Distribution

Quantity
19,968 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-05-01
FDA classified
2023-07-21
Posted by FDA
2023-07-26
Terminated
2024-09-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0939-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.