US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 8, 2013 (14 years ago)

Meprobamate; Tablets USP, 400 mg, 100 tablets; Rx only; Manufactured By: Watson…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Watson Laboratories Inc. is recalling meprobamate because an out of specification result for an impurity diphenyl sulfone .

What was recalled

Meprobamate; Tablets USP, 400 mg, 100 tablets; Rx only; Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92800 USA; 173266; . Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., NDC 0591-5238-01

Recalling firm
Watson Laboratories Inc
NDC code
0591-5238-01
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-204-2013

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.