Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.
Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Original Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0510-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0514-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC: 30142-861-01. c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 108 Count NDC: 0363-0208-07.
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 Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Elevated levels of oxidative-related impurities, exceeding shelf-life specifications during stability testing of individual units.
Reason Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: The package insert included in the finished product is for the Canadian market and is not part of the current approved drug labeling.
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications and Failed Tablet Specifications: High 30 minute dissolution test and presence of broken lozenges.
Reason Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.
Reason Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.
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