Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
CGMP Deviations: Various strengths of ibuprofen tablets/caplets are being recalled due to complaints of odor related to CGMP deficiencies.
Ibuprofen Caplets USP 200 mg, a) 50 caplets (NDC 49483-600-05), b) 100 caplets (NDC 49483-600-01), c) 500 caplets (NDC 49483-600-50), and d) BULK (NDC 49483-600-00) bottles, Rx, Manufactured for: Time Cap labs, Inc., Farmingdale, NY 11735, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma, Ltd., Verna, Goa-403 722, India
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 Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Reason CGMP Deviations
Reason Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product failed impurity specifications at the 18-month stability testing.
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