The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0290-2021·Announced 2021-03-10

Aurobindo Recalls Famotidine 40mg Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling 1,296 bottles of Famotidine 40mg tablets because foreign tablets were found in the product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of foreign tablets (including a different dose of the same drug and a different drug entirely) poses a significant risk of serious injury or death due to incorrect medication administration.

Plain-English summary

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling 1,296 bottles of Famotidine Tablets USP 40mg, 1,000-count bottles. The product is prescription-only and was distributed in Texas, California, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. The specific lot affected is P2000467, with an expiration date of 7/2022.

The recall was initiated because foreign tablets, specifically Famotidine 20mg and ibuprofen 400mg, were found in the lot of famotidine 40mg. This contamination presents a risk of patients receiving incorrect medication or dosages.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The product should be returned to the pharmacy or disposed of according to local regulations.

The recalled product

Product
FAMOTIDINE (FAMOTIDINE)
Brand
FAMOTIDINE
Affected units
1,296

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 #: P2000467
  • Exp 7/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: