Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Product; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA --- NDC: 0536-1025-47, Manufactured by PharmaTech LLC, Davie FL
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 Superpotent Drug: Stability failure for assay at 6 months test time-point.
Reason Stability testing failures for one or two of the four active pharmaceutical ingredients among the finished drug products, i.e., Phenylephrine HCL…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection revealed insanitary conditions at the facility.
Reason Labeling: Lacks Warning or Rx Legend- Certain lots does not include required safety warning information in the Drug Facts Panel.
Reason Superpotent Drug and Failed Stability Specifications: High out-of-specification results for the active ingredients, hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine…
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