US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jul 2, 2012 (14 years ago)

Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Some bottles may contain a small number of Nexium 20 mg capsules intended for the Japanese market in addtion to Nexium 40 mg capsules.

What was recalled

Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AstraZeneca LP, Wilmington, DE 19850; By: AstraZeneca AB, S-151 85 Sodertalje, Sweden, NDC 0186-5040-85, UPC 3 0186-5040-85 0.

Recalling firm
ASTRA ZENECA Lp
NDC code
0186-5040-85
Origin
DE, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1410-2012

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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