US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 5, 2020 (6 years ago)

Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.2 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist…

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

Why it was recalled

An extraneous peak was observed for dissolution testing.

What was recalled

Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.2 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0007-01

Recalling firm
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Origin
CT, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0052-2021

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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