The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0391-2019·Announced 2019-01-30

Sun Pharmaceutical Recalls Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Labeling Error

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling 5,040 cartons of Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg tablets because the carton front and side panels display conflicting caplet counts.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding the quantity of caplets, which fits the criteria for a Low severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling 5,040 cartons of Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg tablets. The product is an over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medication distributed in Ohio by Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina. The recall is limited to Lot 2979325 with an expiration date of 5/5021.

The recall was initiated due to a labeling discrepancy. The front panel of the carton indicates that it contains 24 caplets, while the side panel indicates 12 caplets. The actual drug product carton contains 24 caplets. This is classified as a labeling error not elsewhere classified.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of Loperamide Hydrochloride tablets should stop using the product and contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for further instructions. The product is identified by NDC 53943-123-24 and UPC 0 93351 11270 6.

The recalled product

Product
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Affected units
5,040

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: 2979325
  • EXP 5/5021

UPCs (1)

  • 093351112706

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same brand · LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE