The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0641-2020·Announced 2020-01-15

Glenmark Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to NDMA Impurity

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ranitidine Tablets USP 300 mg because of the presence of the NDMA impurity.

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, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant health risks.

Plain-English summary

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is recalling Glenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 300 mg, Rx Only, 30 Tablets (NDC 68462-249-30). The recall involves 98,988 bottles distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, specifically the detection of the NDMA impurity in the product. The affected lot codes are 7701429A, 7701522A, 7702255A, 7704745A, 19190456, 19190472, and 19190490.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments or returns.

The recalled product

Product
Glenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 300 mg Rx Only 30 Tablets Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bandez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ NDC 68462-249-30
Affected units
98,988

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)

  • 7701429A 7701522A 7702255A 7704745A 19190456 19190472 19190490

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →