The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1057-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Promethazine HCl Tablets Recalled Due to Manufacturing Temperature Deviation

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Promethazine HCl Tablets, 25 mg, due to temperature deviations during manufacturing that did not comply with current good manufacturing practices. The recall affects 16 cartons distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving manufacturing process deviations with no reported illnesses or injuries. Temperature abuse during manufacturing represents a risk-of-harm to pharmaceutical efficacy without yet-reported injury, meeting the criteria for a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Promethazine HCl Tablets, USP, 25 mg, in 100-count unit dose boxes manufactured by Major Pharma are being recalled. McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., the recalling firm, initiated the recall due to current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) deviations identified during manufacturing, specifically related to temperature abuse.

McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. reports it is unable to identify which specific lot numbers were received by individual customers. The company has notified customers of the distribution dates and timeframe associated with the recalled product.

The recall involves 16 cartons, each containing 100-count unit dose blister packs, distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers who have questions about this recall should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist.

The recalled product

Product
Promethazine HCl Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100-count unit dose box, Rx only, MFG: Major Pharma, NDC 0904-6461-61
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse
  • manufacturing-deviation

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.