Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Chemical Contamination: The recall has been initiated based on multiple complaints received from pharmacists and consumers reporting that they detected an off-odor, described as moldy, musty or fishy in nature which has been identified as trace levels of Tribromoanisole (TBA) and Trichloroanisole (TCA).
Montelukast Sodium Tablets, 10 mg (base), packaged in a) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-30) and b) 90-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-90), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Generics Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Generics Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430.
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 Tablet(s)/Capsule(s): A foreign tablet was found in a bottle of Montelukast Sodium Tablets, USP 10mg, identified as metoprolol 25…
Reason CGMP deviations.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: failed impurities for Sulphoxide and Impurity A.
Reason cGMP Deviations for the manufacturing Firm (Accord Healthcare) after their inspection.
Reason cGMP deviations
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