The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0892-2023·Announced 2023-07-12

Prescription Drug Tizanidine Tablets Recalled for Failed Dissolution Specifications

Amerisource Health Services LLC recalls approximately 4,971 cartons of Tizanidine Tablets due to failed dissolution specifications. Tablets that do not dissolve properly may not provide intended therapeutic benefit.

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: FDA Class II recall without reported illnesses or injuries. The recall is due to failed dissolution specifications, representing a manufacturing quality defect with no reported adverse health outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Amerisource Health Services LLC, through American Health Packaging, is recalling Tizanidine Tablets, USP 4 mg due to out-of-specification dissolution test results. The affected product consists of approximately 4,971 cartons, each containing 100 tablets in 10-unit dose blister packs (NDC 68084-645-01).

The tablets were found to be out of specification for dissolution testing. Tablets that do not meet dissolution specifications may not dissolve properly when ingested, which could reduce their therapeutic effectiveness.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide throughout the United States. The specific affected lot is Lot 1004835 with an expiration date of July 31, 2023.

If you have this medication, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy immediately. Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your healthcare provider first.

The recalled product

Product
TIZANIDINE (TIZANIDINE)
Brand
TIZANIDINE
Manufacturer
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Hazard
  • failed-dissolution
  • therapeutic-failure

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 1004835
  • Exp 7/31/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.