US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 19, 2012 (14 years ago)

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) Tablets USP, 75 mcg, Rx Only, 90-Count Bottle, Abbott…

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

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: A number of Synthroid bottles have a localized thin wall defect on the bottom which may potentially impact the stability of the tablets.

What was recalled

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) Tablets USP, 75 mcg, Rx Only, 90-Count Bottle, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC: 0074-5182-90.

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1695-2012

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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