The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0091-2018·Announced 2017-11-29

Amerisource Recalls Paroxetine Tablets Due to Foreign Object Presence

Amerisource Health Services is recalling specific lots of Paroxetine tablets because they contain foreign tablets or capsules.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (foreign objects in medication) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Amerisource Health Services is recalling 74 cartons of Paroxetine Tablets, USP, 30mg. The product is distributed by American Health Packaging in Columbus, Ohio, and is identified by NDC 68084-046-01 and Lot 172291.

The recall was initiated due to the presence of foreign tablets or capsules in the product. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the USA.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot number and NDC listed above. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the distributor or manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
PAROXETINE (PAROXETINE)
Brand
PAROXETINE

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 (1)

  • Lot 172291

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.