US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Dec 21, 2015 (11 years ago)

Capecitabine tablets USP 500 mg, Cytotoxic Agent, Rx Only, 120 tablets per bottle…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: low test results at the 18 month time-point

What was recalled

Capecitabine tablets USP 500 mg, Cytotoxic Agent, Rx Only, 120 tablets per bottle, Manufactured in Czech Republic by: Teva Czech Industries sro, Czech Republic, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-7474-89

Recalling firm
Teva North America
NDC code
0093-7474-89
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0732-2016

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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