The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1342-2014·Announced 2014-05-28

Zydus Recalls Promethazine Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is recalling 10,200 bottles of Promethazine Hydrochloride 25 mg tablets because atenolol 25 mg tablets were found mixed into the bottles.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant risks such as medication mix-ups that could lead to adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is recalling 10,200 bottles of Promethazine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 25 mg. The product is distributed nationwide and was manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd. in India. The specific lot affected is MN9081, with an expiration date of 09/2015.

The recall was initiated due to the presence of foreign tablets. Specifically, atenolol 25 mg tablets were found mixed into the promethazine 25 mg tablet bottles. This constitutes a mix-up of two different prescription medications.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Affected units
10,200

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 #: MN9081
  • Expiry: 09/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.