The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0974-2017·Announced 2017-07-19

Lupin Recalls Paroxetine Extended-Release Tablets Due to Dissolution Failure

Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling Paroxetine Extended-Release Tablets because they failed dissolution testing during stability studies.

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 recall as Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling Paroxetine Extended-Release Tablets USP, 12.5 mg, 30 count bottles. The recall involves 12,480 bottles distributed nationwide in the USA. The specific lots affected are H605712, H605711, and H605710 with an expiration date of November 2018, and lots H702255 and H702202 with an expiration date of March 2019.

The recall was initiated because the product failed to meet dissolution specifications. Out-of-specification results were observed in dissolution testing during a 3-month long-term stability study. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that use of or exposure to the violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above. If the product matches the recalled lots, it should be returned to the pharmacy or supplier for a refund or replacement. Patients should consult their healthcare provider for alternative treatment options if they are currently using the affected medication.

The recalled product

Product
PAROXETINE (PAROXETINE)
Brand
PAROXETINE
Affected units
12,480

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 (6)

  • Lots: H605712
  • H605711
  • H605710
  • EXP November 2018
  • H702255
  • H702202 EXP March 2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.