The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0044-2025·Announced 2024-11-20

Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablets Recalled for Crushed and Broken Tablets

Cipla USA is recalling Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablets (1000mg) distributed nationwide due to complaints of crushed and broken tablets that fail manufacturing specifications.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a prescription medication with physical product defects. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The recall qualifies as High (Score 3) because it involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cipla USA, Inc. is recalling Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablets, 1000mg, 10-count bottles (NDC 76282-0478-90), manufactured for Exelan Pharmaceuticals. The product was distributed nationwide. The affected lot is NB240873, which expires March 31, 2026.

The recall was initiated due to failed tablet and capsule specifications. Complaints of crushed and broken tablets were received.

Consumers with affected bottles should contact their pharmacy or healthcare provider for guidance. Patients currently taking this medication should not discontinue use without consulting their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablets, 1000mg, 10-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmaceuticals, NDC 76282-0478-90
Manufacturer
Cipla USA, Inc.
Hazard
  • broken-tablets

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot# NB240873
  • Exp 03/31/2026

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.