US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 14, 2019 (7 years ago)

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN…

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API

What was recalled

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals of NY Hauppauge, NY 11788 a) 1000 tablets NDC 42291-724-10; b) 180 tablets NDC 42291-724-18; c) 60 tablets NDC 42291-724-60

Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
NDC code
42291-724-10
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0524-2020

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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