US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 22, 2018 (8 years ago)

THYROID POWDER USP (Levothyroxine labeled range of 34.2-41.8mcg/grain; Liothyroine…

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Recall notice received from supplier that Thyroid Powder has inconsistent levels of the active ingredients levothyroxine and liothyronine.

What was recalled

THYROID POWDER USP (Levothyroxine labeled range of 34.2-41.8mcg/grain; Liothyroine (correct spelling Liothyronine): labeled range of 8.1-9.9mcg/grain) active pharmaceutical ingredient; 25 KG bag, Rx Compounding only, Manu By: Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., No. 680 Hongpai Road, Neijiang, sichuan 641000, china; Distributed: Syntec Pharma Corp., 96 Gazza Blvd., Farmingdale NY 11735, CAS No. 50809-32-0

Recalling firm
Syntec Pharma Corp
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0014-2019

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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