Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release, Capsules, 7 mg, 100 Capsules (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, Packaged and Distributed…
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Three lots of product being recalled having failed stability dissolution testing.
Namenda XR (memantine HCl), 7 mg extended release capsules, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc., St. Louis, MO 63045, NDC 0456-3407-33
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 Failed Dissolution Specifications
Reason CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Reason Failed dissolution specifications: Low stage 3 results obtained for dissolution during routine stability testing.
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results observed in dissolution test at six-month long-term stability study.
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.
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