US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 1, 2013 (13 years ago)

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 200 mcg, RX only, 100 tablets per bottle…

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

Why it was recalled

cGMP deviations; After quality review of stability failures in previous lots, there is insufficient data to determine that other lots are not affected.

What was recalled

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 200 mcg, RX only, 100 tablets per bottle. Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc, St. Louis, MO by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA, NDC 0456-1327-01

Recalling firm
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa
NDC code
0456-1327-01
Origin
IA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-451-2013

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.

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