Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Feb 22, 2017 (10 years ago)
Famotidine HCl all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Products may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex.
What was recalled
Famotidine HCl all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054
Recalling firm
Advanced Pharma Inc.
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0842-2017
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.
Reason Cross Contamination with Other Products: due to a potential for cross-contamination with Acemetacin API due to an issue at the API manufacturer.