Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results for dissolution during annual stability testing.
What was recalled
Lovastatin Tablets USP, 40 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured for AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-512-15.
Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
NDC code
50268-512-15
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0222-2018
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.
Reason Labeling: Label Mixup: LOVASTATIN, Tablet, 20 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as one of the following drugs: ASPIRIN EC DR, Tablet, 81 mg…
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