Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine Suppositories Recalled for Processing Control Issues
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy is recalling Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine suppositories in Florida due to a lack of processing control.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving potential quality issues without confirmed harm.
Plain-English summary
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Port Charlotte, Florida, is recalling Ergotamine Tartrate 1 mg/Caffeine 100 mg base F Suppositories (Pink). The recall involves 48-suppository boxes, specifically Lot 45247 with a discard by date of 9/19/2020. The product was distributed in Florida.
The recall was initiated due to a lack of processing control. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the processing failure or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the pharmacy for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ergotamine Tartrate 1 mg/Caffeine 100 mg base F Suppository (Pink) 48 suppositories, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
- Manufacturer
- The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Medication
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2
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: 45247 Discard by: 9/19/2020
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 54 recalled by The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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