The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0083-2019·Announced 2018-10-31

Lannett Recalls Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Syrup Due to Impurities

Lannett Company is recalling 8,324 bottles of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Syrup because cleaning procedures caused out-of-specification results for unknown impurities.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is related to manufacturing deviations (unknown impurities) rather than a known high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Lannett Company, Inc. is recalling 8,324 bottles of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Syrup, 10 mg per 5 mL. The product is a prescription-only oral solution distributed nationwide in the USA. The specific lot number is 1097, with an expiration date of 10/18.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. Specifically, cleaning procedures during manufacturing resulted in out-of-specification results for unknown impurities.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for this specific lot and stop using the product if it matches the description. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Affected units
8,324

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 #: 1097
  • Exp 10/18

UPCs (1)

  • 0354838502800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.