FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1342-2014

Product

PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcared Ltd., India. Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534. NDC: 68382-041-01

Brand name
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-040, 68382-041, 68382-042
FDA application
ANDA040596
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: MN9081, Expiry: 09/2015

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets: Presence of atenolol 25 mg tablet mixed into promethazine 25 mg tablet bottles.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
10,200 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-05-08
FDA classified
2014-05-21
Posted by FDA
2014-05-28
Terminated
2016-02-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1342-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Promethazine Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls