Dr. Reddy's Recalls Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules Due to Discoloration
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Esomeprazole Magnesium 40mg capsules because they may contain brown pellets.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a cosmetic defect (discoloration) with no reported injuries or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 40mg. The recall is due to a discoloration issue where the capsules may contain brown pellets.
The affected product is available in 90-count and 1,000-count bottles and was distributed nationwide in the USA. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the official recall notice.
Consumers should check their medication for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates associated with this recall. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should contact their pharmacist or Dr. Reddy's Laboratories for instructions on how to return the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM)
- Brand
- ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
- Manufacturer
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Drug
- Hazard
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)
- Lot #: a) C800589
- Exp 5/2019
- C706058
- Exp 03/2019 Lot #: b) C704873 Exp 02/2019
- C800951
- C800953 Exp 06/2019.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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