Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP, 75 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles…

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

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.

What was recalled

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP, 75 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-852-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 60793-852-10), Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620

Recalling firm: King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
NDC code: 60793-852-01
Origin: TN, United States
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number: D-423-2013

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.