Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Elevated levels of a known impurity in the 20-month stability sample testing.
AMITIZA (lubiprostone) capsules 8 mcg. 60-count bottle, Rx Only. Marketed by: Sucampo Pharma Americas, LLC, Rockville MD 20850 and Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Deerfield, IL 60015. Active Ingredient made in Japan, encapsulated in the United States. NDC 64764-080-60
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 Labeling: Label mix-up. Amitiza 8 mcg capsules are being recalled because 24 mcg capsules were found in a 8 mcg trade 60 ct. bottle. Amitiza 24 mcg capsules are being recalled because a sealed 60 ct. bottle contained only 8 mcg capsules, this incident is being considered as a labeling mix-up issue.
Reason Labeling: Label mix-up. Amitiza 8 mcg capsules are being recalled because 24 mcg capsules were found in a 8 mcg trade 60 ct. bottle. Amitiza 24 mcg capsules are being recalled because a sealed 60 ct. bottle contained only 8 mcg capsules, this incident is being considered as a labeling mix-up issue.
Reason Labeling: Label Mixup; LUBIPROSTONE Capsule, 24 mcg may be potentially mislabeled as ARIPiprazole, Tablet, 2 mg, NDC 59148000613, Pedigree: AD21790_43, EXP: 5/1/2014; CYANOCOBALAMIN, Tablet, 1000 mcg, NDC 00904421713, Pedigree: AD21846_46, EXP: 5/1/2014; VALSARTAN, Tablet, 160 mg, NDC 00078035934, Pedigree: AD39858_1, EXP: 5/16/2014.
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