US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Dec 20, 2023 (3 years ago)

Desloratadine Tablets USP 5mg a) 100 count (NDC 68180-153-01) and b) 500 count (NDC…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desloratadine impurity result exceeded the acceptable intake limit.

What was recalled

Desloratadine Tablets USP 5mg a) 100 count (NDC 68180-153-01) and b) 500 count (NDC 68180-153-02) bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

Recalling firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC code
68180-153-01
Origin
MD, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0221-2024

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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