The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1044-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

Virtus Recalls Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablets Due to Broken Dessicants

Virtus Pharmaceuticals is recalling Hyoscyamine Sulfate Sublingual Tablets because bottles may contain broken dessicants.

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, fitting the Low severity criteria for minor or packaging-related issues.

Plain-English summary

Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC is recalling Hyoscyamine Sulfate Sublingual Tablets, 0.125 mg, packaged in 100-count bottles. The recall is due to a chemical contamination issue where bottles may contain broken dessicants.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 638J011A and NDC 76439-0309-10. A total of 24,614 bottles were distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The product is prescription-only.

Consumers should check their medication for this specific lot number and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on next steps.

The recalled product

Product
Hyoscyamine Sulfate Sublingual Tablets, 0.125 mg, packaged in 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Virtus Pharmaceuticals OPCO II, LLC. Nashville, TN 37217. NDC 76439-0309-10
Affected units
24,614

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)

  • Lot #: 638J011A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: