The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0082-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

Jubilant Cadista Recalls Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets Marketed Without Approval

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling 744 bottles of Meclizine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg tablets because they were released prior to final approval.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which is defined as a situation where use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a regulatory documentation/approval failure rather than a direct physical hazard.

Plain-English summary

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling 744 bottles of Meclizine Hydrochloride tablets USP, 12.5 mg, 100 count. The affected product is identified by Lot # 17P0430 and an expiration date of 05/19. The bottles were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the bottles were released prior to final approval of the New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). This constitutes a regulatory violation where the product was marketed without the required approval.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The product is prescription-only, so patients should consult their prescriber regarding alternative treatments.

The recalled product

Product
MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (MECLIZINE HYDROCLORIDE)
Brand
MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Affected units
744

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 # 17P0430
  • Exp 05/19

UPCs (2)

  • 0359746121068
  • 0359746122065

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.