Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Rifampin Capsules USP, 300mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202…
Reason Subpotent Drug
Rifadin (rifampin) capsules, USP, 150 mg, 100-count capsules per bottle, Manufactured by…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent Drug: During review of retain samples, the manufacturer observed low fill in some capsules, which was related to an issue detected with the encapsulating equipment.
What was recalled
Rifadin (rifampin) capsules, USP, 150 mg, 100-count capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Fabrique par Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc., Laval, Quebec, Canada H7L4A8, DIN # 02091887
- Recalling firm
- Sanofi-Synthelabo
- Origin
- Canada
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-886-2013
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
Rifampin Capsules USP, 150 mg, 30 Capsules (3 x 10) unit doses per carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging…
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Rifampin Capsules USP 300mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202…
Reason Subpotent Drug and Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Rifampin Capsules USP 150mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202…
Reason Subpotent Drug and Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Rifampin Capsules USP, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30 count bottles and b) 60 count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
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