The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0417-2018·Announced 2018-02-21

Sun Pharmaceutical Recalls Azelastine HCl Nasal Spray for Stability Test Failure

Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution 0.1% because it failed a droplet size stability test. The recall covers 17,554 bottles distributed nationwide.

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 unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a technical stability test failure regarding droplet size, not a direct safety hazard like contamination or mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution, 0.1% (30 mL Bottle), prescription only. The recall was initiated following a failure to meet the % RSD requirement in the test for Droplet Size during the 6-month long-term stability test station.

The affected product is identified by NDC 47335-779-91. The recall includes 17,554 bottles with lot codes JKR7706A (December 2018) and JKR7705A (November 2018). The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers should check their nasal spray bottles for the specific NDC and lot codes listed above. If the product matches the recalled items, they should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on disposal or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE (AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Affected units
17,554

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)

  • JKR7706A December 2018 JKR7705A November 2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE