Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Impurities/Degradation Products: Recalled lots do not meet room temperature stability specification for unknown degradant.
Prometh VC Plain, Each 5mL contains: Promethazine Hydrochloride 6.25mg & Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg, One Pint Bottles (473mL), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Mid Atlantic, LLC., 1877 Kawaii Road, Lincolnton, NC, 28092, USA, NDC 0472-1628-16.
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.
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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