Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injectable Solution, 40mg, 250*mL Bag, wells pharma of Houston, NDC 73702-122-03
Reason cGMP deviations.
Excedrin, Sinus Headache, Acetaminophen 325mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg , 2 caplets…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing
What was recalled
Excedrin, Sinus Headache, Acetaminophen 325mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg , 2 caplets. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2062-02.
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
- NDC code
- 0067-2062-02
- Origin
- NE, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-744-2014
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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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Tropicamide 1%/Cyclopentolate 1%/Phenylephrine 2.5%/Ketorolac 0.5% Topical Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5mL Single-Use Syringe, For…
Reason Incorrect Product Formulation
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Phenylephrine HCI, 1000 mcg / 10 mL, 10 mL Total Volume, Rx Only, Park Avenue Compounding, 3662 Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO…
Reason CGMP Deviations
Class III · Low risk Completed
Tropicamide-Proparacaine-Phenylephrine-Ketorolac, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, 1% 0.5% 2.5% 0.5%, 5mL, 2x5ML vial per carton, Rx…
Reason Sub-Potent Drug: Subpotent assay results during stability testing.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
PHENYLephrine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 0.5 mg per 5mL (100 mcg/mL), 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, Leiters Health, 13796…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leaking/damaged syringes.
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