Class III · Low risk Terminated
Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP, 100mg/10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottles, PAI Pharmaceutical…
Reason Superpotent; sodium benzoate preservative
Ritussin DM Dextromethorphan Hydrobormide (Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg, Guaifenesin…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
What was recalled
Ritussin DM Dextromethorphan Hydrobormide (Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg, Guaifenesin, USP 100mg), packaged in 4 FL.OZ. (118 mL), RIJ PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION 40 COMMERCIAL AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941, NDC 5380740904, UPC 35380740941
- Recalling firm
- RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0849-2018
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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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion: Day - 112 coated caplets blister pack; (Acetaminophen 325mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Released product should have been rejected.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan Syrup, 100 mg/10mg per 5 mL, Major Pharmaceuticals 8401 Bearing Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN…
Reason Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan Syrup, 200 mg/20mg per 10 mL, Major Pharmaceuticals 8401 Bearing Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN…
Reason Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
Class III · Low risk Ongoing
Kids' Cough and Chest Congestion (Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 5mg/ Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg), packaged in 4 oz bottles further…
Reason Crystallization: Lack of uniformity - a change in texture, chunky, grainy, and small crystal substances inside the bottles.
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