US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jul 21, 2016 (10 years ago)

Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets for oral solution, 500 mg, Rx Only, 20…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: Incomplete seal on blister packaging, leading to tablet swelling and enlarging due to effervescence process beginning as oxygen and moisture enter the blister packaging.

What was recalled

Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets for oral solution, 500 mg, Rx Only, 20 tablets per carton (ten 2 count blister packs), Distributed by Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC Atlanta, GA 30328, NDC 24338-700-10.

Recalling firm
Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC code
24338-700-10
Origin
GA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0105-2017

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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