The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0583-2024·Announced 2024-07-10

Allopurinol tablets recalled due to presence of foreign substance

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Allopurinol 300mg tablets due to the presence of a foreign substance. Approximately 20,520 units were distributed in Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a prescription drug with confirmed contamination (foreign substance present). While no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, the contamination of a medication poses a risk of harm and warrants a High severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Allopurinol (allopurinol) 300mg tablets, USP, in bottles of 100 tablets due to the presence of a foreign substance. The affected product carries NDC 55111-730-01 and lot code L2300594.

This is a Class II recall, indicating a potential health hazard. The recalled product was distributed to wholesalers and retailers in Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio. Approximately 20,520 units are affected by this recall.

Patients taking this medication should consult their pharmacist or healthcare provider if they have questions or believe they have received affected product. Do not use this product if the lot code matches L2300594. Return affected product to the pharmacy or place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
ALLOPURINOL (ALLOPURINOL)
Brand
ALLOPURINOL
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Hazard
  • foreign-substance-contamination

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)

  • L2300594

UPCs (2)

  • 0355111729013
  • 0355111730019

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • IL
  • MS
  • OH

Same brand · ALLOPURINOL