The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1329-2022·Announced 2022-08-17

Lamotrigine Tablets Recalled for Label Strength Error

AVKARE Inc. is recalling 8,328 bottles of Lamotrigine Tablets, USP 100 mg nationwide due to a labeling error in the declared strength.

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: This is an FDA Class III recall for a minor labeling error regarding declared strength. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2, with minor labeling errors classified as Moderate (2).

Plain-English summary

AVKARE Inc. is recalling 8,328 bottles of Lamotrigine Tablets, USP 100 mg (1000-count bottles) distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall is due to a labeling error on the declared strength of the product. The affected lot numbers are 42581 (expiration 12/2024), 42484 (expiration 11/2024), 41204 (expiration 05/2024), 38723 (expiration 02/2023), and 37623 (expiration 10/2022). The product NDC is 42291-367-10.

Consumers or healthcare providers who have affected bottles should verify the lot number to determine if they have the recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
LAMOTRIGINE (LAMOTRIGINE)
Brand
LAMOTRIGINE
Manufacturer
AVKARE Inc.
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • mis-labeling

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 (5)

  • Lot #: 42581 Exp. 12/2024
  • 42484 Exp. 11/2024
  • 41204 Exp. 05/2024
  • 38723 Exp. 02/2023
  • 37623 Exp. 10/2022

UPCs (2)

  • 0342291368606
  • 342291367104

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.