The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0825-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Advanced Pharma Recalls Phenylephrine HCl Due to Latex Labeling Defect

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling all lots of Phenylephrine HCl because the product may contain latex but lacks appropriate labeling.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a labeling error regarding latex content, which is a known allergen but does not involve a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling all strengths, dosage forms, and packaging of Phenylephrine HCl. The recall is being conducted because the products may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex, but the labeling does not properly identify this potential allergen.

The affected products are prescription-only and were distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates. The specific manufacturer of the product is listed as Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054.

Patients and healthcare providers should discontinue use of the recalled products and contact their healthcare provider for alternative treatment options. Consumers should check their medication for the specific product name and manufacturer information to determine if they are affected.

The recalled product

Product
Phenylephrine HCl all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054

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)

  • all lots within expiry

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 60 recalled by Advanced Pharma Inc. 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 60 products in this recall →