FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID00432-2015

Product

PROMETHAZINE VC WITH CODEINE SYRUP, EACH 5 ml contains: Codeine Phosphate 10 mg, Promethazine Hydrochloride 6.25 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg, alcohol 7%, (a) 4 fl oz bottle (NDC 0603-1588-54) and (b) 16 fl oz bottle (NDC 0603-1588-58) Rx only, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: (a) L073D14A, Exp 07/31/15. Lot #: (b) L073D14B, Exp 07/31/15; 0000002247, Exp 03/31/16; L063B14A, Exp 05/31/15

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: A stability lot was out of specification for a known impurity at the 8 month Controlled Room Temperature stability time-point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
120 Vintage Dr NE, N/A, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-8216

Distribution

Quantity
36,732 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-03-25
FDA classified
2015-04-06
Posted by FDA
2015-04-15
Terminated
2016-07-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D00432-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.