US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 15, 2017 (10 years ago)

Famciclovir tablets, 500 mg, packaged in 30-count unit dose cartons, Rx only…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed impurities/ degradation specifications: Product was above specification for unknown impurities.

What was recalled

Famciclovir tablets, 500 mg, packaged in 30-count unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-307-13

Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
NDC code
50268-307-13
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0610-2017

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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