The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1286-2020·Announced 2020-06-10

Teva Recalls Mixed Amphetamine Salts Tablets Due to Strength Variations

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 41,348 bottles of 15 mg Mixed Amphetamine Salts tablets because some bottles may contain mixed strengths.

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, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard involves potential dosing errors due to mixed strengths, which is a significant quality issue but does not meet the criteria for Class I (death/serious injury) or Class III (unlikely to cause harm).

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 41,348 bottles of Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Amphetamine Salts Product), 15 mg, 100 count bottles. The recall is being conducted because some bottles may contain mixed strengths of the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 42617008 with an expiration date of 10/2021. The product was distributed nationwide within the United States and Puerto Rico. The NDC for the specific product description is 0555-0777-02.

Consumers should check their medication for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, patients should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE, AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE AND AMPHETAMINE SULFATE (DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE, AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE AND AMPHETAMINE SULFATE)
Brand
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE, AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE AND AMPHETAMINE SULFATE
Affected units
41,348

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 (2)

  • Lot #: 42617008
  • Exp. date 10/2021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA 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.

See all 3 products in this recall →

Same brand · DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE, AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE AND AMPHETAMINE SULFATE